EXERCISE 4.13
Identifying Purposeful Omissions
Read the following scenarios and determine what information is being withheld from you. What additional information do you need to determine whether you are being misled?
1. You see a TV ad for a fast-food restaurant that shows a huge hamburger topped with pickles, onions, and tomatoes. The announcer says, “For a limited time, get your favorite burger for only 99 cents!”
2. You open your mailbox and find a letter from a credit-card company. The letter invites you to open a charge card with no annual fee and offers you instant credit if you return the attached card in a postage-paid envelope.
3. You get an offer from a DVD club that appears to be a good deal. As part of your introductory package, you can buy five DVDs for only ninety-nine cents, plus shipping and handling.