Prepare safe answers to five tough all-hands questions

About this exercise

Prepare answers to the five questions as Q/A pairs in plain text, formatted as "Q: question" then "A: answer" on the next line. Answer only from the approved facts. If the approved facts do not cover a question, the answer is exactly: We don't have that answer yet, and we will update you by Dec 5. Each answer is under 25 words.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Answering what is not covered. The AI invents an answer about CEO pay. Try: Say: "If the facts do not cover it, answer exactly: We don't have that answer yet, and we will update you by Dec 5."
• Using the uncleared remark. The AI hints at cost cuts in Q1. Try: Say: "Use only the approved facts."
• Overstating the bonus. The AI says the bonus will be paid. Try: Say: "Give the funded percentage from the facts."
• Wrong format. The AI numbers the answers or adds headings. Try: Say: "Use Q: and A: lines, answer on the next line."
• Markdown. The AI bolds the questions. Try: Say: "Plain text."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total word limit and it often lands over it. Try: Cap each part instead, for example: "each line under 15 words."

What a strong prompt includes

• Gives the Q/A format
• Restricts to approved facts
• Gives the exact fallback
• Caps answer length
• Plain text

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