In Meeting with a Direct Global Supplier,all of the Following

In meeting with a direct global supplier,all of the following tips are suggested in the textbook except one.Which tip does not belong in the list?

A) Explain your company's goals and values
B) Be prepared to bend ethical boundaries
C) Take care not to appear to be unreasonable
D) State your intention to deal directly right from the start
E) Be prepared to give reasons for direct buying