All of the following are effective techniques for softening bad news except
A)suggesting a compromise or an alternative.
B)positioning the bad news at the beginning or end of a paragraph.
C)placing the bad news in a subordinate clause.
D)using passive-voice verbs.

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Positioning the bad news at the beginning or end of a paragraph does not soften the impact of the bad news; it makes it more prominent. Other techniques like suggesting alternatives, using subordinate clauses, and passive voice help to mitigate the impact.

All of the Following Are Effective Techniques for Softening Bad