To reject someone as clearly and kindly as possible, do all of the following except
A)use phrases such as, "Much as I would like to help you."
B)de-emphasize the bad news.
C)use a conditional statement.
D)tell the audience what you can or will do rather than what you cannot or will not do.

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A)When seeing phrases like "Much as I would like to help you" the recipient feels that the writer is not being sincere. Presumably, the recipient was rejected on merit, not on friendship or likability, so wanting or not wanting to help should be beside the point.

To Reject Someone as Clearly and Kindly as Possible, Do