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Chapter 7. Writing Routine and Positive Messages. Learning Objectives. Outlining a strategy for routine requests Reviewing common routine requests Outlining a strategy for routine replies and positive messages Describing examples of routine replies and positive messages.
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Chapter 7 Writing Routine and Positive Messages
Learning Objectives • Outlining a strategy for routine requests • Reviewing common routine requests • Outlining a strategy for routine replies and positive messages • Describing examples of routine replies and positive messages
State the Request • Tone • Audience • Specifics
Supporting Questions • Important • Relevant • One-Topic
Close the Request • Action • Contact • Appreciation
Information or Action • The Request • Support • Reader Benefits
Recommendations • The Request • Information • Appreciation
Claims or Adjustments • The Problem • Evidence • Specific Action
Message Goals Communicate Information Answer All Questions Provide the Details Leave a Good Impression
Message Strategy Main Idea Support Close Clear Details Benefits Concise Tone Goodwill
Action or Information • Prompt • Gracious • Thorough
Claims or Adjustments Company Policy Assessment of Fault
Company at Fault • Acknowledge claim or complaint • Sympathize with the customer • Take responsibility for the outcome • Explain your plan of action • Work to repair the relationship • Follow up on your response
Customer at Fault Refuse Claim Grant Claim Adjustment Cost Deter Mistakes Business Cost Keep Customers
Third-Party at Fault • Assess Situation • Offer Solutions • No Blame Game
Recommendations • Candidate’s Name • Position or Objective • Your Relationship • Facts and Evidence • Comparative Data • Overall Evaluation
Informative Messages Notices Policies
Pick Newsworthy Items • Focus on One Subject • Stress Important Ideas • Keep Statements Brief Effective News Releases
Minimize Verbal Clutter • Focus on Specifics • Exercise Restraint • Use Industry Standards Effective News Releases
Online News Releases Direct-to- Consumers Social Media Releases
Fostering Goodwill ►Offering Congratulations ►Showing Appreciation ►Condolences and Sympathy