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Which sentence gets to the point while still sounding polite?

The situation

You are comparing ways of speaking and considering their effect on a conversation.

Which sentence gets to the point while still sounding polite?

A. This is wrong. Did you even think?B. The main issue is the deadline. Can we agree the next step by 3 pm?C. You are making this harder than it needs to be.D. I will explain it slowly because you clearly missed it.

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Which speaking style is being described? "A new colleague joins the team. You smile, ask how their first day is going, and offer to show them where things are."

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Which speaking style is being described? "A friend says they made a mistake at work. You listen carefully and say, 'That sounds stressful. Do you want to talk through what happened?'"

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Which speaking style is being described? "Your teammate is nervous before giving a short presentation. You say, 'You have prepared well. Start with your first point, and take it one step at a time.'"

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The situation

Recommended Response

Why is B the recommended response?

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