When rejecting a job applicant, you can soften the blow by
A) telling the applicant how many others he or she was competing against.
B) mentioning the qualifications of the person who was hired.
C) expressing appreciation for his or her application.
D) apologizing for wasting the person's time.

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Expressing appreciation for the applicant's application is a polite way of softening the blow of rejection and acknowledging the effort they put into their application. Option A and B could make the applicant feel worse by emphasizing the level of competition and the qualifications of the person who got the job. Option D can come across as insincere and patronizing.

When Rejecting a Job Applicant, You Can Soften the Blow