In which of the following situations would using the word "you" typically NOT be appropriate? A.When you most inform a subordinate that she has inadvertently made a costly error B.When you most inform a subodinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior C.When you want to focus on what the reader will gain from your new policy D.When you want to congratulate your aubordinate for her promotion (I am so lost with this one)
Well -- since three of these are positive statements, the best answer must be the one negative statement.
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To determine which situation would typically not be appropriate to use the word "you," we need to understand the context and connotations of using the word "you" in different scenarios. Let's analyze each option separately:
A. When you most inform a subordinate that she has inadvertently made a costly error.
In this situation, it is generally appropriate to use the word "you." Since the message is directed towards a specific individual, directly addressing the subordinate using "you" would be the typical approach.
B. When you most inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior.
In this scenario, it might not be appropriate to use the word "you" if you want to maintain a professional tone. Instead, it would be more suitable to focus on the action or the idea, rather than directly addressing the subordinate. For example, you could say, "I have passed your idea on to my superior."
C. When you want to focus on what the reader will gain from your new policy.
Using the word "you" would be appropriate in this situation. By specifically addressing the reader, you can emphasize the benefits they will receive from the new policy.
D. When you want to congratulate your subordinate for her promotion.
In this case, it is appropriate to use the word "you." Since you are directly congratulating the subordinate, addressing her using "you" would be the typical approach.
Based on the analysis above, the answer would be option B ("When you most inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior"), as using the word "you" may not be appropriate in this context.