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Many business people prefer to avoid difficult conversations because they worry that
1. listening to others will be boring.
2. moments of honesty may backfire.
3. hearing critique of their work will take too much time.
4. untruths that are told will lack credibility.

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Answer: 2.

Most people avoid difficult conversations because they fear honest talk will backfire — triggering conflict, damaged relationships, reputational or career harm, or unintended consequences. Options 1 and 3 are minor or less typical reasons, and 4 doesn’t logically explain avoidance.