Timothy is writing a bad-news message to his supervisor and is now in Phase 3 of the writing process. What should he do during this phase?
A)Check his wording to make sure that he is concise without sounding brusque
B)Make sure that the tone of the message is friendly and respectful.
C)Ensure that he has delivered the bad news clearly but professionally.
D)He should do all of these.

Question

Timothy is writing a bad-news message to his supervisor and is now in Phase 3 of the writing process. What should he do during this phase? 
A)Check his wording to make sure that he is concise without sounding brusque 
B)Make sure that the tone of the message is friendly and respectful.
C)Ensure that he has delivered the bad news clearly but professionally.
D)He should do all of these.

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During Phase 3, Timothy should do all of these: check his wording to ensure he is concise but not brusque, ensure the tone is friendly and respectful, and deliver the bad news clearly and professionally. By doing all of these, Timothy can effectively communicate the bad news while maintaining a positive relationship with his supervisor.

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