Which of the following could result from the use of euphemisms?
A)Euphemisms often convey disrespect or rudeness.
B)Negative news is conveyed in a negative way.
C)There is a risk that the truth might be obscured.
D)Euphemisms can trigger negative connotations.
E)Euphemisms usually offend the listener.

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C)It's easy to push euphemisms too far and wind up sounding ridiculous-or worse yet, obscuring the truth. Even if it is unpleasant, people respond better to an honest message delivered with integrity than they do to a sugar-coated message that obscures the truth.

Which of the Following Could Result from the Use of Euphemisms