. In which of the following situations would using the word "you" typically NOT be appropriate? (Points: 5)
When you must inform a subordinate that she has inadvertently made a costly error
When you must inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior
When you want to focus on what the reader will gain from your new policy
When you want to congratulate your subordinate for her promotion
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All of these uses of "you" seem appropriate.
However, only one of these would convey a negative message.
Using the word "you" would typically NOT be appropriate in the following situation:
- When you must inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior
In this situation, using the word "you" would imply that the subordinate is responsible for the action of passing the idea on to the superior, which may not be the case.
In this question, we are asked to determine in which situation using the word "you" would typically NOT be appropriate. To answer this question, we can analyze each situation and consider whether using the word "you" would be appropriate or not.
1. When you must inform a subordinate that she has inadvertently made a costly error:
In this situation, using the word "you" would be appropriate because it is necessary to directly address the subordinate who made the error. By using "you," it emphasizes that the message is directed at the specific individual who made the mistake.
2. When you must inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior:
In this situation, using the word "you" would not be appropriate. Instead, it would be more appropriate to use "I" or "I have" to emphasize your actions. Using "you" in this context can create confusion or be misleading since the subordinate may think they are being personally addressed.
3. When you want to focus on what the reader will gain from your new policy:
In this situation, using the word "you" would be appropriate as it helps engage the reader by directly addressing them and highlighting the benefits they will gain from the new policy.
4. When you want to congratulate your subordinate for her promotion:
In this situation, using the word "you" would be appropriate as it directly addresses the subordinate who is being congratulated.
Therefore, the situation in which using the word "you" would typically NOT be appropriate is when you must inform a subordinate that you have passed her idea on to your superior.