You are planning to go on a vacation with your family and need to request from your manager a 1-week leave of absence from work. There are deadlines to be met, and your manager is not going to be happy with the news. Which of the following statements will serve as an effective buffer for your announcement? ANSWER Unselected "It has been a terrible week for me and I need a break. If not, I am afraid that my performance on the project will suffer." Unselected "I understand that this is a month of tight deadlines, and we all need to be doing our best to keep the projects proceeding as per the schedule." Unselected "Burma is a beautiful place to travel to, and I am excited about going there. This means a lot for my family too, and we would be grateful if you permit me to take a leave of absence for a week." Unselected "I will be happy and pleased if you can sanction me a leave." Unselected I DON'T KNOW YET