Which of the following is an example of a bridging statement?
A) One critical thing to remember is that the firm supports environmental efforts.
B) It is important that you keep in mind how many community events our firm sponsors.
C) I'm afraid I have no comment on that question due to the advice of our firm's attorneys.
D) Attorneys have advised that I not speak about this issue, but I will let you known when I can.
E) That's a great question, but what you really need to focus on is the financial strength of the firm.

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A bridging statement is used to steer the conversation from an unwanted topic to a preferred one. Option E does this by acknowledging the question and then redirecting the focus to the firm's financial strength.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Bridging