If you​ aren't well known and therefore need to rely more on the strength of your persuasive message than the power of your​ reputation, the indirect approach will probably be more successful. b.

If you​ aren't well known and therefore need to rely more on the strength of your persuasive message than the power of your​ reputation, the indirect approach will probably be more successful.

b. the most effective main ideas for persuasive messages are about the​ sender, not the receiver.

c. most persuasive messages use the direct approach.

d. it is not important to limit your scope when crafting a persuasive message.

e. if you are a highly regarded technical expert with years of​ experience, you might use the indirect approach in a persuasive message to top executives.