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Consider another view or update an opinion · D4.15

Say what you do not know

You are being asked for an answer beyond your current knowledge.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

  1. Identify what you know and where the gap begins.
  2. State the limit directly, without exaggerating your uncertainty or pretending expertise.
  3. Offer a way to check, consult someone appropriate, or return with verified information.

An example

I know how the form is organized, but I do not know which rule applies here. I will check before advising.

Reflect

Was the knowledge boundary clear?

Next time

Update others when you have a reliable answer.

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