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In direct bad-news messages,
1. a rationale is provided, then the bad news is delivered.
2. the rationale is used to blame the recipient for the bad news
3. the bad news is delivered, then a rationale is provided.
4. the bad news is delivered, but a rationale is not provided.

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3. In a direct bad-news message the bad news is delivered first, then a rationale (explanation) is provided.