Overview
If you have some difficult news to give a coworker today, don't make the mistake of thinking that a sugar coating will help this medicine go down more smoothly. The more time you waste on hemming and hawing, the harder it will be to change course and deliver your difficult information. So just cut to the chase, be respectful, and trust that this person is mature enough to handle the truth. Be professional and frank; your demeanor is important today.