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 didn't deserve this promotion.
B) So many people were so much more deserving of this promotion than I.
C) Your words about my promotion are much too kind!
D) Thanks for your kind words regarding my promotion.

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The best and most sincere sentence is "Thanks for your kind words regarding my promotion." The others are inappropriate because they minimize your achievements with comments that suggest you didn't really deserve the promotion or that the sender is exaggerating your good qualities.

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