Which of the following would be the best opening for a routine request?
A)Please send me a summary of last month's east region sales data.
B)As soon as you get this, send me last month's sales data.
C)I know you may not want to, but send me last month's sales data.
D)I am very sorry to ask you to do this.

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A)The first response is best because it is simple, direct, and specific. Note that the tone is polite and includes the word Please, making sure that the request does not come out sounding like a demand. Note also that it is a mistake to apologize-routine requests are usually expected by your audience so an apology is unnecessary.

Which of the Following Would Be the Best Opening for a Routine