Facebook Post – Negative News

Are you interested in FREE food?

Starting Monday, we will give away free expired bread! Yes, you read it correctly—free bread! While it may have passed its “best before” date, it is still completely safe to eat and tasty!

We understand that, as students, money may be tight, and it sometimes feels like it does not sustain us as far as we would want. So, we have a wonderful surprise for you: Facebook Post – Negative News.

We have collaborated with local retailers to offer you amazing bread—think loaves, rolls, bagels, and more—all from the brands you trust. 🍞🥖🥯 We have you covered, whether you want it toasted, smeared with jam, or simply as is!

Why do we do this? 🤔
Food waste is a major issue, and we are dedicated to decreasing it while supporting our student community. Instead of discarding this bread, we offer it for free! 🙌 It’s a win-win situation: you save money while also contributing to trash reduction. 🌍.

There is no need for reservations. Just pass by the school’s pantry on Sunday, December 1, and claim your offer.

#FreeBread

#EnvironmentalSustainability

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Question: Post all four documents for the negative news assignment to this discussion.

Person 1

I would use a buffer statement to begin my Facebook post stating that “there is free food available”. This would be an eye-catching statement to college students with limited resources and is a positive concept of giving to others. I then would state that “all of the food is unopened and consumable” utilizing the explanation technique. The explanation is short and concise, explaining the purpose behind the post.

I would follow that with the negative news, stating that “the food may be outside of the expiration date, but all food available is nonperishable and safe to consume”. While this informs consumers of the expired food, it reassures them that it is edible. I would then list the date and time of the distribution and state “we cannot wait to distribute our plentiful stock of cereal to the students of SMSU” and possibly “as a reward, we will be gifting all students who participate a $5 gift card for Mustang Market to use in the future” as a positive redirection and incentive. This information would remain consistent across all short documents created to relay a consistent message.

Person 2

When writing the Facebook post, I would use a cushion or buffer by writing in a positive tone and using positive information. In my opinion, when I read posts or see information on social media, if it has a positive tone, I am likely to read it and check into it rather than a neutral tone. For the explanation, it is quite simple to state that letting expired food that is still good go to waste is bad for our planet, as it fills up landfills. When stating the negative news of expired cereal, I think that a more energetic, fun tone is better.

An example would be stating, “Who doesn’t love FREE food? Come grab a box of expired cereal that still tastes great at the food pantry!” instead of “Expired cereal at the food pantry is free.” Redirecting for this instance could be just stating the fact that cereal is free. College students most likely want to save money, so free food is great. Another great way to redirect this negative news is by letting the students know that if they take a box of cereal, they are saving the planet by decreasing the amount of waste.

 Note: I will add the files of the four documents each person wrote based on their discussion. Follow the sample and write mine based on the discussion you wrote for me.

This is the discussion you wrote (58633):

According to Business Communication for Success.(2015a, November 25), the first part of a negative news message is to include neutral or positive information. By including positive or neutral information, one sets a buffer or cushion for the negative information that is about to come. The next step is to include an explanation of why there is an issue in the first place. Such an explanation may be a simple one, complex, or even uncomfortable.

Apart from providing an audience with details, an explanation fulfills moral and ethical requirements for delivering negative news. The third part of writing a negative news message is to communicate the negative news itself. At this stage, the emphasis should be on delivering as accurately and clearly as possible.

Finally, a redirect will be introduced. A redirect plays a key role in a negative news message, including refocusing the audience’s attention on a solution or subsequent courses of action.