In requesting a sales report from a coworker, you should
A) use the indirect approach.
B) get straight to the point.
C) maintain a formal style and tone.
D) incorporate circular reasoning to justify your request.
E) copy the manager on the request.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Assuming getting you the sales report is a routine matter that the coworker should have no problem delivering, there is no need to launch into elaborate introductions or explanations for why you are making the request. Simply make the request as directly and briefly as possible using a polite tone. Make sure that you include all of the information your coworker needs to fulfill the request.
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