Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT always true of courteous writing?

  1. It is blunt and direct.

  2. It is gender neutral.

  3. It puts the reader first.

  4. It uses polite forms of address such as "sir" or "madam"
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Explanation

Courteous writing is respectful, tactful, and considerate of the reader's feelings. Being overly blunt and direct can often come across as rude or insensitive, so it is not a characteristic of courteous writing.

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