A polite reply that missed the real goal
Labs reference: A polite reply that missed the real goal.
Provenance: RS AI Learning Lab illustrative learner model.
Mismatch: A draft volunteer reply sounds cheerful but assumes the organizer wants a public sign-up link.
Steer: “The actual goal is to thank people and ask them to reply directly; do not invent a sign-up process.”
Challenge: “What important detail might this message still leave unclear?”
Decision: Continue one turn to make the reply shorter, then stop and verify the actual contact method with the organizer.
Source: labs/stay-steer-or-start-over/gallery/polite-reply-missed-the-goal.md