Bad News Message

A bad-news message that rewrites Madison's refusal to Bianca in e-mail format.Remember to include a subject line.
Think about the possibility of a buffer (p. 341), e.g., a neutral statement---would it be appropriate or not? How can you state the refusal without getting too personal about the reason? Are there alternatives you could offer? How could you revise for better you-attitude and positive emphasis?
You should be able to explain your answers to the following questions:
Explain your reasoning about whether you should begin with a neural statement (a buffer) or not. What reason for the bad-news can you give before the bad-news itself? (Think of your audience's needs, not necessarily the writer's). How can you state the bad-news clearly after you've given the reason without overemphasizing it? What alternatives can you provide that will "soften the blow" of the bad news? How can you end with a positive, friendly close? Important: The message should not contain an apology. The writer did not make a mistake or do anything "wrong." Instead, focus on how the writer is helping make the situation less "negative by offering possible alternatives. And don't overstate the bad news.