다음 글에서 필자가 주장하는 바로 가장 적절한 것은?
Thank you for always ordering pies from our bakery for your special occasions. We truly appreciate your continued support and always try to provide pies of the highest quality. Unfortunately, we are writing to inform you that we are unable to prepare the apple pie you've ordered for the upcoming birthday celebration. Due to a delayed apple harvest this season, we are currently experiencing difficulties sourcing fresh apples. As a result, we are unable to fulfill the order that you've requested. We sincerely apologize for this situation. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again in the future.
- ① Customers should place their orders well in advance to avoid cancellations.
- ② Businesses should honestly inform customers and apologize when they cannot meet an order.
- ③ Bakeries should use only locally grown fruit in all of their pies.
- ④ Customers should accept lower quality when ingredients are scarce.
- ⑤ Businesses should refuse to take special orders for celebrations.
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정답: ②
②가 정답입니다. 글은 주문받은 애플파이를 준비할 수 없다는 사실을 먼저 알리고, 사과 수확이 늦어진 이유를 설명한 뒤 "We sincerely apologize"라며 사과한다. 따라서 주문을 이행하지 못할 때는 고객에게 솔직하게 알리고 사과해야 한다는 ②가 글이 뒷받침하는 요지이다.
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