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Chapter 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment- | A message that tells a sender a message or item has been received |
| Claim | A message that requests a refund, an exchange, or a discount on merchandise or services. |
| collection message | A message that tries to persuade a customer to pay a past-due bill |
| credit refusal | a message that denies credit to an applicant |
| fact | A statement that can be proved to be true or correct |
| goodwill message | An acknowledgment or a friendly message designed to build relationship |
| neutral opening | Statements that do not imply a positive or a negative response to the receive |
| obstacle | Something that hinders or prevents progress or achieving a goal |
| opinion | A view or a conclusion that is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge |
| order | A request that the receiver sell goods or services to the sender |
| persuasive message | A message that tries to convince the reader to take an action |
| primary appeal | The most convincing point in a persuasive message |
| proposal | A formal document that describes a problem or need and recommends a solution |
| request denial | A message that does not grant or approve an item or action |
| request for proposal (RFP) | A document that outlines the bidding process and contract terms and gives information on what to include and how to format the bid |
| routine request | A message that asks for information or action that the sender thinks will be given or done willingly |
| sales message | A message that tries to persuade a potential customer to purchase a product or service |
| soft sell | A subtle or low-pressure appeal used in attempt to sell a product or service |