Victoria had to write a letter to a job applicant telling him that he was not selected for a position.Because she really liked the applicant,she wrote in the rejection letter,"I thought you were our top candidate." What has Victoria done that might lead to legal difficulties?
A)She is guilty of the "good-guy syndrome."
B)She has used careless language.
C)She has used abusive language.
D)She has done nothing wrong.

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Victoria's statement could be seen as misleading or giving false hope, which is often referred to as the "good-guy syndrome," where an employer tries to soften the blow of rejection but inadvertently creates potential legal issues.

Victoria Had to Write a Letter to a Job Applicant