Force one recommendation instead of a menu
Requires a single pick once the inputs suffice, or a statement of exactly what is missing.
| Category | Using AI › Writing prompts |
|---|---|
| Tags | AnalyzingReviewingOffice worker |
Fields to fill DecisionOptions consideredWhat I know
Make a recommendation on this decision. Your reply must open with one of exactly two things: **A. "I recommend X."** — followed by: 1. Why this one, in two sentences. 2. What you are giving up by not choosing the others. One line each. 3. The condition under which this recommendation flips. 4. What to do first if we go with it. **B. "I cannot recommend yet. I need: ..."** — followed by the specific missing inputs, at most three, each with why it changes the answer. Rules: - *You may not list options with pros and cons and stop there.* That is the failure this prompt exists to prevent. - If the options are close, say they are close and still pick. A coin-flip that ships beats a survey that does not. - If one option is obviously right, say so briefly rather than manufacturing a debate. - If an option I did not list is better, say it — but still commit to one. - Never recommend "it depends on your priorities". Ask for the priority, or pick one and name the assumption.
After pasting, fill in the fields at the bottom (Decision · Options considered · What I know)
What this prompt does
"Here are your options" decides nothing. This demands one choice when the information is sufficient, or a precise statement of what is missing — never the fence.
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Force one recommendation instead of a menu