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In a bad-news message, a buffer
assumes responsibility for bad news.
should appear at the end of a message.
should appear at the beginning of a message.
spells out issues of disagreement between parties.

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"Should appear at the beginning of a message."

A buffer is a neutral, noncommittal opening used at the start of a bad‑news message to prepare the reader and reduce shock — it does not assume blame or list disagreements.