Rewrite each of the following items twice. Rewrite the first time assuming that you are writing to a peer. Rewrite the second time assuming that you are writing to a subordinate.
A. Get back to me before Friday afternoon about your availability for an interview.
B. I think we should review the manager-in-training applicants. Please come to my office on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
C. I have chosen the five applicants who are most strongly suited for the training program. Could you send me an email con- firming that you agree with my selections?
D. I’m swamped with other projects, and we need to make the selections for the training program. Please take care of it yourself before this Friday at noon. You can count on me agreeing with your selections.