Analyze Sample Buffers

This activity is important because as a business communicator, you must be able to selectively deploy buffers for some negative messages. Buffers help "cushion" bad news for readers.

The goal of this activity is to give you an opportunity to review sample buffers and to select the best one for three different situations.

Instructions: Read the following buffers and select the correct option for each situation.

Situation: Telling an applicant he won't be getting the job

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Situation: Informing employees they won't get raises this year

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Situation: Letting employees know you'll be temporarily closing the employee lounge

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