Read the following excerpt from an article about etiquette.
to a great extent, the art of writing -you notes has surrendered to impersonal forms of technology. however, the effect of a
handwritten note simply cannot be duplicated by a tactless e-mail or a hurried phone call. a written -you note shows the care
and the effort put forth by the writer because a note requires thought as well as time, writing a note demonstrates that the gift
recipient appreciates the giver's thoughtfulness. in contrast, an e-mail or a phone call may be more convenient for the gift recipient,
but these methods do not show the same level of consideration and appreciation as a -you note. both methods lack the
attention that a gift-no matter its size-properly deserves. therefore, a handwritten -you note is able to convey gratitude
that far exceeds hasty technology.
in the article, the writer's diction
a. shows the contrast between her perception of handwritten -you notes and technological forms of
-you.
b. stresses the extreme importance of saying you for gifts that come in any size or manner to a person
c.
communicates the author's frustration and despair in how people choose to correspond with one another.
n
gynresses how effective conveying sincere gratitude and appreciation toward another nerson can be