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Breaking bad news to a hostile audience is never easy. Use the following scenario and conduct an email in which you break the bad news.
Scenario: Denying a customer's request
You're the shipping manager for ECO-System's subsidiary, Early Learning, Inc. A customer, Margaret Howard of Concord, RI, ordered a large set of original Lincoln logs for her grandson's fifth birthday. The Lincoln logs came in a beautiful tin, replicating the first sets produced. Margaret has emailed your company because the tin arrived damaged in shipping, and she needs a replacement before her grandson's birthday party in three days. However, the tin is made by a different manufacturer, and you're currently out of stock. You will not be able to reorder the tin and get to her in time. Email Ms. Howard the bad news and an alternative solution.
Keep the following items in mind while creating your response.
Question 1: Decide whether to use a direct or indirect approach to break the bad news.
Question 2: At the end of your response, include a paragraph telling why you chose the approach that you did.