The first statement made by one of two persons can be anyone of the following except: a. a survey. b. preliminary discussion. c. acceptance. d. invitation to negotiate.

(C). Acceptance

Explanation:

When communication occurs between two people, the first statement made could be; an invitation to negotiate, a survey, or a preliminary discussion.

A statement of acceptance cannot be the first statement made because it only comes after an offer has first been made.

Acceptance

Explanation:

When the first statement is made by one or two persons it can be a preliminary discussion, a survey, an invitation to negotiate but it cannot be an acceptance.

An acceptance is a statement given after afirst statememt has been made. It is majorly used as a positive response to a statememt/ letter /invitatiom already given.