Disappointing news can be just as hard to deliver as it is to receive.

For example:

You should never surprise someone with disappointing news.

You should focus on mitigating, or eliminating, the embarrassment of whoever is receiving the news.

You should always give a single, truthful reason for why things didnt work out the way they wanted.

In other words,get to the point.

It can also help to draw their attention to the future, instead of the past.

Nobody likes to be disappointed, so always take into consideration how you would feel on the other end.

The Dos and Donts of Delivering Disappointing News| Entrepreneur