Using the information on direct vs$.$ indirect approaches in the $$Planning Business Messages$$ chapter, give a one paragraph explanation of the differences between the direct and indirect approaches.

Then, in the same posting, take the following steps:

$-$Indicate whether the indirect or direct approach would be best in each of the following situations $($below$).$ In one paragraph, explain why.

$-$Explain what medium would be most appropriate for each message in each of the following situations $($see table $4\mathrm{.}1$ in the chapter for help$).$ This part of your answer can be around one or two sentences.

Post all of this below.

a$.$ A message to the owner of an auto dealership, complaining about poor service work.

b$.$ A message from a recent college graduate, requesting a letter of recommendation from a former instructor.

c$.$ A message turning down a job applicant.

d$.$ A message announcing that because of high air$-$conditioning costs, the plant temperature will be held at $78$ degrees F during summer.

e$.$ A message from an advertising agency to a troublesome long$-$term client, explaining that the agency will no longer be able to work on the client$$s account