Which example represents a qualifier that may interfere with the message being communicated?
A) "Please notify me when this task is complete."
B) "Are you satisfied with the care you are receiving?"
C) "I hate to bother you with this, but we have a problem."
D) "How can I help you solve your issues with this physician?"

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1. This is a direct command or request and does not contain a qualifier.
2. This is a valid inquiry that does not include a qualifier.
3. Qualifiers are often used as "entry statements" into important discussions, but they can interfere with the message being communicated. This qualifier ("I hate to bother you") sets up the receiver of the message to feel bothered. Qualifiers also reveal a lack of confidence in the sender.
4. This is a valid inquiry and does not include a qualifier.

Which Example Represents a Qualifier That May Interfere with the Message