Which of the following sentences de-emphasizes the negative?
A) I regret to inform you that we have chosen another candidate to fill the position.
B) Although we have chosen to go with another candidate, we would be interested in working with you in the future and will keep your information on file.
C) I'm sorry to inform you that you were not chosen for the position.
D) The position has been filled.
E) Unfortunately, you résumé was lacking in a few key areas, so we have gone with a different candidate.

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Option B acknowledges that the candidate was not selected for the current position but leaves open the possibility of future collaboration, which de-emphasizes the negative. The other options simply convey negative news without any positive spin.

Which of the Following Sentences De-Emphasizes the Negative