Isabel is responding to a congratulatory note she received from a colleague. Which of the following is the best sentence to include in her response?
A) Thanks, but I really did not deserve this promotion.
B) So many people were so much more deserving of this promotion than I was.
C) Your words about my promotion are much too kind!
D) Thanks for your kind words regarding my promotion.

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Option D is the best choice as it directly and politely thanks the colleague for their congratulatory note. Option A and B undermine Isabel's achievement and may come across as insincere, while option C may be seen as overly deferential and insincere.

Isabel Is Responding to a Congratulatory Note She Received from a Colleague