Amelia is a sales representative at an enterprise services company. She receives an email from her boss stating, "All salespeople must send their sales report by the end of the day." Amelia is not happy about how this statement is phrased. The most likely reason for her unhappiness is that the way the statement is phrased is
A) discriminatory.
B) impolite.
C) ageist.
D) sexist.
E) racist.

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The statement can be perceived as impolite because it is a direct command without any polite modifiers or expressions of gratitude, which could make it seem demanding or harsh.

Amelia Is a Sales Representative at an Enterprise Services Company