Read the following scenario and determine if the situation requires a direct or indirect message.

You have just been offered a promotion that your friend and coworker, Beth, has been hoping for. Beth knows that you had a meeting scheduled with your boss today and sends you an e$-$mail asking how your meeting went. You know Beth will be upset when she hears the news of your promotion; however, she is a good friend, and you need to be honest and tell her in your response e$-$mail.

Indirect

Direct