Select the sentence with the best "you" attitude
A) Because your report was poorly written, we cannot accept it.
B) Your report failed to meet company requirements.
C) When we receive a report that is professional, we can act on your recommendations.
D) Once your application is complete, you should receive a response within two weeks.
E) You need to resubmit your report based on your lack of data.
Answer: D
Explanation: D) A "you" statement should focus on what the reader is looking for, not what the writer is looking for. Informing the reader of how he or she can make a complete application puts the focus on "you," the reader—as opposed to pointing out what was wrong with the submitted application.
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