The purpose of using the indirect approach to organize a negative message is to ________.

A) obscure bad news
B) help readers accept the news
C) limit your responsibility
D) help readers get to the main idea of the message immediately

Indirect Approach

This strategy in communication entails providing background information and supporting details before presenting the main point.

Negative Message

Communication that delivers bad news or delivers information likely to disappoint or upset the recipient.

Obscure Bad News

Strategically minimizing the visibility or understanding of negative information or developments.