When the reader will not directly benefit from granting the favor you request, your persuasive message should
A) adopt a less confident tone.
B) use language appealing to the reader's emotions.
C) show how someone other than you will benefit.
D) stress the objective evidence justifying your request.
E) use the first paragraph to tactfully make your request.

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When the reader will not directly benefit from granting the favor you request, you should try to show how someone other than you will benefit. This can create a sense of empathy or altruism in the reader and make them more likely to help you out. Using language appealing to the reader's emotions may also be effective, but showing a clear benefit to someone else is the most direct and tangible way to make your case.

When the Reader Will Not Directly Benefit from Granting the Favor