A newcomer is uncertain about his supervisor wants in a report. During a conversation with the supervisor he comments that in his old job the report usually included just three things. This is an example of which information-seeking strategy?
A) direct inquiry
B) disguising conversation
C) third-party inquiry
D) observation

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The newcomer is using disguising conversation by mentioning how things were done in his old job, indirectly seeking information about how to proceed without directly asking for instructions.

A Newcomer Is Uncertain About His Supervisor Wants in a Report