When the reader will not directly benefit from granting the favor you request, which of the following may help your persuasive message be more successful?

a$.$ Stress the objective evidence justifying your request.

b$.$ Use the first paragraph to tactfully make your request.

c$.$ Show how others $($but not you$)$ will benefit.

d$.$ Adopt a less confident tone.

e$.$ Use language appealing to the reader's emotions.