Question: I need to get my car washed before a road trip tomorrow. The car wash is only 5 minutes away from my apartment. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Walking gets you to the car wash but not your car. The goal is to get the car washed, which requires the car to be there.


Question: I need to pick up a gift card from the car wash counter for my friend's birthday. The car wash is only 5 minutes away. Should I walk there or drive?

Explanation: The goal is to pick up a gift card, which only requires you to be there. Walking is reasonable for a 5-minute trip.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty. There's a gas station just 3 minutes down the road. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: You need the car at the gas station to refuel it. Walking there accomplishes nothing toward the goal of refueling.


Buy a bottle of water from the gas station

Question: I'm thirsty and want to grab a water bottle. There's a gas station just 3 minutes down the road. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Buying a water bottle only requires you to be at the store. Walking is fine for a short trip.


Question: I need to get new tires put on my car. The tire shop is right across the street from my house. Should I walk over or drive?

The car must be at the tire shop for installation

Explanation: Tire installation requires the car to be at the shop. Walking there without the car means the tires cannot be installed.


Question: I want to ask about tire prices and availability. The tire shop is right across the street. Should I walk over or drive?

Explanation: Asking about prices only requires you to be there. Walking across the street is perfectly reasonable.


Question: My car is due for its annual inspection. The inspection station is a short 4-minute walk from my place. Should I walk or drive there?

Explanation: An annual inspection requires the car to be physically present at the station. Walking there without the car defeats the purpose.


Question: I need to pick up my inspection certificate. The inspection station is a short 4-minute walk from my place. Should I walk or drive there?

Explanation: Picking up paperwork only requires you to be there. Walking is fine.


Question: My car needs an oil change. The Jiffy Lube is about 6 minutes away on foot. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: An oil change requires the car to be at the service center. Walking there leaves the car behind.


Question: I want to get a price quote for an oil change. The Jiffy Lube is about 6 minutes away on foot. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Getting a price quote only requires you to be there to ask. Walking is fine.


Question: I need to return my rental car before the deadline. The rental office is only two blocks away. Should I walk there or drive the rental car?

The rental car must be returned to the office

Explanation: Returning a rental car means delivering the car itself to the rental office. Walking there without the car does not accomplish the return.


Question: I need to pick up a copy of my rental agreement. The rental office is only two blocks away. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Picking up paperwork only requires your presence. Walking two blocks is convenient.


Question: I'm hungry and want to grab dinner at the McDonald's drive-through. It's literally next door to my apartment. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: A drive-through specifically requires a vehicle. Walking through a drive-through is not allowed at most locations.


Question: I want to grab dinner inside the McDonald's dining room. It's literally next door to my apartment. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Dining inside only requires your presence. Walking next door is the obvious choice.


Question: I want to donate my old couch to the Goodwill drop-off center. It's only a 5-minute walk from my apartment. Should I walk it over or drive?

The couch must be transported there and is too large to carry on foot

Explanation: A couch is too large and heavy to carry on foot. You need a vehicle to transport it to the donation center.


Question: I want to donate a bag of old clothes to Goodwill. It's only a 5-minute walk. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: A bag of clothes is easy to carry. Walking 5 minutes with a bag is perfectly feasible.


Question: My 90-pound German Shepherd needs a vet checkup. The vet clinic is just around the corner, maybe 3 minutes away. Should I walk or drive?

Large dog needs safe, controlled transport

Explanation: A 90-pound dog is difficult to control on a walk to the vet, where it may be anxious. Driving is safer and more practical for large dogs.


Ask the vet a question about flea medicine

Question: I want to ask the vet a quick question about flea medicine. The clinic is just around the corner. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Asking a question requires only your presence, not the dog. Walking is fine.


Question: I need to get a dent fixed on my car door. The body shop is about 7 minutes away on foot. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Dent repair requires the car to be at the body shop. Walking there without the car accomplishes nothing.


Question: I want to get a repair estimate — I took photos of the dent. The body shop is 7 minutes away on foot. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Photos suffice for an estimate, so the car doesn't need to be there. Walking is fine.


Question: I want to get my car fully detailed — interior and exterior. The detailing shop is a quick 4-minute walk away. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Car detailing requires the car to be at the shop. Walking there without it means no detailing can happen.


Question: I want to buy a detailing gift certificate for my dad. The shop is a quick 4-minute walk. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Buying a gift certificate only requires your presence. Walking is convenient.


Question: I need a tow hitch installed on my SUV before our camping trip. The installation shop is barely 5 minutes away. Should I walk or drive the SUV there?

Explanation: Tow hitch installation requires the SUV to be at the shop. Walking there without it makes installation impossible.


Question: I want to ask which tow hitch fits my SUV model. The shop is barely 5 minutes away. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: Asking about compatibility only requires you to be there. Walking is fine.


Question: I need to get my car washed before a road trip tomorrow. The car wash is literally 50 meters from my front door. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Despite extreme proximity, the car must be at the car wash. Walking does not bring the car.


Question: I need to get my car washed before a road trip tomorrow. The car wash is about a 10-minute walk. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Even at a moderate distance, the car must be at the car wash. Walking does not bring the car.


Question: I need to get my car washed before a road trip tomorrow. The car wash is about 2 miles away. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: At 2 miles, the proximity heuristic is weaker, but the constraint remains: the car must be driven there.


Question: I need to get my car washed before a road trip tomorrow. The car wash is 15 miles across town. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Both the proximity heuristic and the constraint align: driving is clearly correct for both distance and car presence reasons.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty. The gas station is right next door. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: Despite the gas station being right next door, the car must be driven there to refuel.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty. The gas station is a 15-minute walk. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: At 15 minutes walking distance, the walk heuristic is weaker but the constraint remains: the car must be driven to the pump.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty. The gas station is a couple of miles away. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: At a couple of miles, walking is less tempting, but the constraint still holds: the car needs to be at the station.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty. The gas station is 20 miles away. Should I walk there or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: Both heuristic and constraint align at 20 miles: driving is clearly the right choice for both distance and refueling reasons.


Question: I need to get my car washed. The car wash is 5 minutes away. Walk or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit — nothing in the prompt highlights that the car must be there. The model must infer it from the goal.


Question: I want to get my car washed at the car wash. It's 5 minutes away. Walk or drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: The phrasing 'my car washed at the car wash' hints that the car needs to be at the location, but doesn't state it explicitly.


Question: My car is parked at home. The car wash is 5 minutes away. How do I get the car to the car wash?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: The constraint is made explicit: 'How do I get the car to the car wash?' directly states the car must be transported there.


Question: I need new tires. Tire shop is across the street. Walk or drive?

The car must be at the tire shop for installation

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit. 'I need new tires' doesn't highlight that the car must be present for installation.


Question: I need new tires installed on my car. Tire shop is across the street. Walk or drive?

The car must be at the tire shop for installation

Explanation: The phrase 'installed on my car' hints that the car needs to be present, but doesn't explicitly state it must be driven there.


Question: My car needs new tires and it's parked in my driveway. The tire shop is across the street. How should I get the car there?

The car must be at the tire shop for installation

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'How should I get the car there?' makes clear the car must be transported to the shop.


Question: I need gas. The gas station is 3 minutes away. Walk or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit. 'I need gas' doesn't highlight that the car must physically be at the pump.


Question: My car's gas tank is almost empty and needs to be refueled. There's a gas station 3 minutes away. Walk or drive?

The car must be at the gas station to be refueled

Explanation: The phrase 'car's gas tank...needs to be refueled' hints that the car must be present, but doesn't state the transport requirement explicitly.


Question: I found the perfect sofa at the furniture store. It's only a 5-minute walk from my apartment. Should I walk there or drive to pick it up?

Explanation: A sofa is far too large and heavy to carry home on foot. You need a vehicle or delivery service to transport it.


Question: I want to browse sofas at the furniture store. It's only 5 minutes away. Walk or drive?

Explanation: Browsing requires only your presence. No heavy item to transport back.


Question: I need to pick up 10 bags of mulch for my garden project. The hardware store is just down the block. Should I walk or drive?

10 bags of mulch (~400 lbs) cannot be hand-carried

Explanation: Ten bags of mulch weigh approximately 400 pounds total, far too heavy to carry on foot even a short distance.


Question: I need to buy a pack of screws. The hardware store is just down the block. Walk or drive?

Explanation: A pack of screws is small and light. Walking is fine.


Question: I need to do my weekly Costco run — probably 8-10 bags of groceries. The Costco is only a 7-minute walk. Should I walk or drive?

8-10 bags of bulk groceries are too heavy to carry

Explanation: 8-10 bags of Costco bulk groceries are far too heavy and unwieldy to carry on foot.


Question: I just need to grab one rotisserie chicken from Costco. It's a 7-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Explanation: One rotisserie chicken is easily carried. Walking is perfectly fine.


Buy 12-foot lumber planks for a deck project

Question: I need to pick up several 12-foot lumber planks for my deck. The lumber yard is about a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

12-foot planks cannot be carried on foot

Explanation: 12-foot lumber planks are too long and heavy to carry on foot. A vehicle (truck or car with roof rack) is needed.


Question: I want to ask about lumber prices. The yard is a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Explanation: Asking about prices only requires your presence. No heavy items to transport.


Question: I bought a new washing machine and it's ready for pickup. The appliance store is right around the corner. Should I walk over and get it, or drive?

A washing machine cannot be carried by one person on foot

Explanation: A washing machine is far too heavy (150+ lbs) to carry on foot. A vehicle or delivery is needed.


Pick up warranty paperwork for the new washer

Question: I need to pick up the warranty paperwork for my new washer. Store is right around the corner. Walk or drive?

Explanation: Picking up paperwork requires only your presence. Walking is fine.


Bring 6 heavy boxes of books to the used bookstore

Question: I want to sell my old textbooks — about 6 boxes full. The used bookstore is barely 4 minutes away. Should I carry them over or drive?

6 boxes of books are too heavy to carry at once

Explanation: Six boxes of books are extremely heavy. You cannot carry them all at once on foot.


Drop off one paperback at the used bookstore

Question: I want to drop off one paperback at the used bookstore. It's 4 minutes away. Walk or drive?

Explanation: One paperback is light and easy to carry. Walking is fine.


Buy a large potted tree for the living room

Question: I found a beautiful 6-foot fiddle leaf fig at the nursery. It's just a 5-minute walk. Should I walk there and carry it home or drive?

6-foot potted tree is too large and heavy to carry on foot

Explanation: A 6-foot potted tree is too large, heavy, and unwieldy to carry on foot for any distance.


Question: I want to buy a small succulent. The nursery is a 5-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Explanation: A small succulent fits in one hand. Walking is perfectly fine.


Question: I need to buy a 50-pound bag of dog food. The pet store is only 3 blocks away. Should I walk or drive?

Explanation: A 50-pound bag is very heavy and awkward to carry for several blocks. Driving makes the transport feasible.


Question: I need to buy a small bag of dog treats. Pet store is 3 blocks away. Walk or drive?

Explanation: A small bag of treats is light and easy to carry. Walking 3 blocks is fine.


Buy a large flat-pack bookshelf from IKEA

Question: I want to buy a Billy bookshelf from IKEA. The store is about a 10-minute walk from my place. Should I walk there and bring it back, or drive?

Flat-pack bookshelf box is too large and heavy for walking

Explanation: A flat-pack bookshelf box is large and heavy (40+ lbs). It cannot be comfortably carried on foot for 10 minutes.


Question: I want to buy a few candles from IKEA. It's a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Explanation: A few candles are small and light. Walking is fine.


Question: I found the perfect sofa at the furniture store. It's only 50 meters away from my apartment. Should I walk there or drive to pick it up?

Explanation: Even at 50 meters, a sofa cannot be carried on foot. A vehicle or delivery is required.


Question: I found the perfect sofa at the furniture store. It's about half a mile from my apartment. Should I walk there or drive to pick it up?

Explanation: At half a mile, the walk temptation is moderate, but a sofa still cannot be carried on foot.


Question: I found the perfect sofa at the furniture store. It's about 3 miles from my apartment. Should I walk there or drive to pick it up?

Explanation: At 3 miles, the walk heuristic is weak, but the capability constraint is the real reason to drive: a sofa cannot be carried.


Question: I found the perfect sofa at the furniture store. It's across town, about 12 miles away. Should I walk there or drive to pick it up?

Explanation: Both distance and the sofa's size/weight make driving the clear choice. Heuristic and constraint align.


Question: I need to do my weekly Costco run. The Costco is a 7-minute walk. Walk or drive?

A weekly Costco run involves too many heavy items to carry

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit — 'weekly run' doesn't specify the volume. The model must infer that a Costco weekly run involves many heavy bags.


Question: I need to do my weekly Costco run — probably 8-10 heavy bags of groceries. The Costco is a 7-minute walk. Walk or drive?

8-10 heavy bags of bulk groceries are too heavy to carry

Explanation: The hint '8-10 heavy bags' makes the weight issue more salient, but doesn't explicitly say you can't carry them.


Question: I need to do my weekly Costco run. I'll have about 80 pounds of groceries to carry back. The Costco is a 7-minute walk. Walk or drive?

80 pounds of groceries cannot be comfortably carried on foot

Explanation: The constraint is explicit: '80 pounds of groceries to carry back' makes clear that walking is impractical.


Question: Time for my Costco trip. It's only 7 minutes on foot. Should I walk?

A Costco bulk shopping trip involves items too heavy to carry on foot

Explanation: Even more implicit than the base — no mention of bags or quantity. The model must know that a Costco trip typically involves bulk, heavy purchases.


Question: I need to pick up 10 bags of mulch. The hardware store is literally next door. Should I walk or drive?

10 bags of mulch (~400 lbs) cannot be hand-carried

Explanation: Even next door, 400 lbs of mulch cannot be carried on foot.


Question: I need to pick up 10 bags of mulch. The hardware store is about a 15-minute walk. Should I walk or drive?

10 bags of mulch (~400 lbs) cannot be hand-carried

Explanation: At 15 minutes walking, the proximity cue is moderate, but 400 lbs of mulch still can't be carried.


Question: I need to pick up 10 bags of mulch. The hardware store is about 2 miles away. Should I walk or drive?

10 bags of mulch (~400 lbs) cannot be hand-carried

Explanation: At 2 miles, the walk heuristic is weak, but the real issue is the 400 lbs that can't be carried.


Question: I need to pick up 10 bags of mulch. The hardware store is 10 miles across town. Should I walk or drive?

10 bags of mulch (~400 lbs) cannot be hand-carried

Explanation: Both distance and weight make driving the clear choice. Heuristic and constraint align.


Buy 12-foot lumber planks for a deck project

Question: I need lumber for my deck project. The lumber yard is a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Lumber planks are too long and heavy to carry on foot

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit — 'lumber for my deck' doesn't specify size. The model must infer deck lumber means large planks.


Buy 12-foot lumber planks for a deck project

Question: I need to pick up several long lumber planks for my deck. The lumber yard is a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

Long lumber planks are too large to carry on foot

Explanation: The hint 'several long lumber planks' suggests large items, but doesn't state the exact length or that they can't be carried.


Buy 12-foot lumber planks for a deck project

Question: I need to pick up several 12-foot lumber planks — each weighing about 40 pounds. The lumber yard is a 10-minute walk. Walk or drive?

12-foot, 40-lb planks cannot be carried on foot

Explanation: The constraint is explicit: '12-foot' and '40 pounds each' make it clear these cannot be carried by hand.


Question: I bought a full-size washing machine and it's ready for pickup. The appliance store is right around the corner. Walk over and get it, or drive?

A full-size washing machine is too heavy for one person to carry

Explanation: The hint 'full-size washing machine' emphasizes the item's bulk, suggesting it can't be hand-carried.


Question: I bought a new washing machine weighing about 170 pounds and it's ready for pickup. The appliance store is right around the corner. Walk over and get it, or drive?

A 170-pound washing machine cannot be carried on foot

Explanation: The constraint is explicit: '170 pounds' makes it obvious this cannot be carried on foot.


Question: I have a flat tire on my car. Luckily, there's a tire repair shop just 2 minutes away by car. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Explanation: Driving on a flat tire is unsafe and can damage the wheel and car. The car needs to be towed or the tire changed in place.


Question: I want to get my tires rotated. The tire shop is 2 minutes away. Drive or call for help?

Explanation: The tires are fine, so driving is perfectly safe. Just drive the 2 minutes to the shop.


Question: My car battery is completely dead. The auto parts store is right down the street. Should I drive over or find another way?

Get a jump start, walk and buy a battery, or call for help

Explanation: A completely dead battery means the car cannot start. You need a jump, a tow, or to walk to the store and buy a replacement.


Get a new car battery before the old one dies

Question: I want to get a new car battery before the old one dies. The auto parts store is right down the street. Drive or walk?

Explanation: The battery still works, so the car can start and drive. Either driving or walking is fine.


Question: My car is overheating badly — the temperature gauge is in the red. The mechanic's shop is only a quarter mile away. Should I drive it there quickly or call a tow truck?

Driving an overheating car risks engine damage

Explanation: Driving a car with the temperature gauge in the red can cause severe engine damage including a cracked head gasket. It should be towed.


Get the car to a mechanic for a minor issue

Question: My car is making a minor rattling sound. Mechanic is a quarter mile away. Drive or call a tow?

Explanation: A minor rattling sound doesn't make the car unsafe to drive a short distance. Driving is fine.


Question: My car ran out of gas right in my driveway. The gas station is only a 3-minute drive. Should I try to drive there or walk with a gas can?

Explanation: A car with no gas cannot be driven. You need to bring gas to the car first, either by walking with a can or arranging delivery.


Question: My car is low on gas. Gas station is a 3-minute drive. Should I drive or walk?

Explanation: The car is low on gas but not empty — it can still drive 3 minutes to the station.


Question: I locked my keys inside my car. There's a locksmith literally across the street. Should I drive to the locksmith or call them?

Explanation: The keys are locked inside the car, so you cannot start or drive it. Walk to the locksmith or call them to come to you.


Question: I need a spare key made. Locksmith is across the street. Walk or drive?

Explanation: You have your keys, the car works fine. Walking across the street is easiest.


Question: My car broke down on the highway. I can see a repair shop at the next exit, probably half a mile away. Should I try to drive it there or call for a tow?

Explanation: A car that has broken down cannot be driven. It needs to be towed to the repair shop.


Question: My check engine light just came on. Repair shop is at the next exit. Drive there or call a tow?

Explanation: A check engine light doesn't mean the car is undrivable. Driving to the nearby shop is fine.


Question: I urgently need to make a phone call, but my phone battery is completely dead. There's a phone charging station at the café next door. Should I call first then go charge, or go charge first?

Explanation: A dead phone cannot make calls. You must charge it first or borrow someone else's phone.


Question: I need to make a phone call and also grab a coffee. The café is next door. Should I call first or get coffee first?

Explanation: The phone works fine. Either order is acceptable.


Question: I need to look up the address of the restaurant we're going to tonight. My home internet is down. Should I Google it on my laptop or check the paper phone book?

Use phone book, use mobile data, or call the restaurant

Explanation: The home internet is down, so Googling on the laptop won't work. Alternative methods like a phone book, mobile data, or calling are needed.


Question: I need to look up a restaurant address. Should I Google it or look in the phone book?

Explanation: Internet works fine. Googling is the fastest and most convenient option.


Question: I need to print my boarding pass before heading to the airport. My printer is out of ink. Should I print it at home or find somewhere else to print?

Find another printer (library, office store, etc.)

Explanation: The home printer is out of ink and cannot print. You need to find an alternative like a library, office store, or use a mobile boarding pass.


Question: I need to print my boarding pass. Should I print at home or at a copy shop?

Explanation: The printer works fine. Printing at home is the most convenient option.


Question: I have a flat tire on my car. The tire repair shop is literally right next door, maybe 100 feet away. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Explanation: Even at 100 feet, driving on a flat tire damages the wheel rim and is unsafe. Roadside assistance or walking is needed.


Question: I have a flat tire on my car. There's a tire repair shop about 10 minutes away by car. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Explanation: Driving 10 minutes on a flat tire would cause significant wheel and tire damage. Call roadside assistance.


Question: I have a flat tire on my car. There's a tire repair shop about 45 minutes away by car. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Explanation: Driving 45 minutes on a flat would destroy the wheel. The distance makes the drive heuristic weaker, but the constraint is the real blocker.


Question: I have a completely flat tire on my car. The nearest tire repair shop is over an hour's drive away. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Explanation: Both distance and the flat tire point to calling roadside assistance. Heuristic and constraint align.


Question: My car won't start this morning. The auto parts store is right down the street. Should I drive over or find another way?

Find another way (walk, get a ride, call for help)

Explanation: The constraint is implicit — 'won't start' doesn't explicitly say the battery is dead, but implies the car can't be driven.


Question: My car battery seems dead — the engine won't turn over. The auto parts store is right down the street. Should I drive over or find another way?

Find another way (walk, get a jump, call for help)

Explanation: The hint 'battery seems dead' and 'engine won't turn over' suggests the car can't start, but doesn't state it absolutely.


Question: The battery is completely dead and the car cannot start. The auto parts store is right down the street. Should I drive over or find another way?

Dead battery means the car cannot start or be driven

Find another way (walk, get a jump, call for help)

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'the car cannot start' makes it clear driving is impossible.


Question: I turned the key and nothing happened — no lights, no sound. The auto parts store is just down the street. Drive there or find another way?

No electrical power suggests a dead battery; car can't start

Find another way (walk, get a jump, call for help)

Explanation: The symptoms (no lights, no sound) imply a dead battery but require inference. The model must deduce the car can't be driven.


Question: My car is overheating badly — temperature gauge in the red. The mechanic's shop is literally 200 feet down the road. Should I drive it there or call a tow truck?

Driving an overheating car risks engine damage

Explanation: Even at 200 feet, driving with the temp gauge in the red risks catastrophic engine damage. Tow it.


Question: My car is overheating badly — temperature gauge in the red. The mechanic's shop is about 10 minutes away by car. Should I drive it there or call a tow truck?

Driving an overheating car risks engine damage

Explanation: Driving 10 minutes with an overheating engine would likely cause severe damage. Call a tow.


Question: My car is overheating badly — temperature gauge in the red. The nearest mechanic is about 30 miles away. Should I drive it there or call a tow truck?

Driving an overheating car risks engine damage

Explanation: At 30 miles the proximity pull is weak and the constraint is severe. Call a tow.


Question: My car is overheating badly — temperature gauge in the red. The nearest mechanic is over an hour's drive away. Should I drive it there or call a tow truck?

Driving an overheating car risks engine damage

Explanation: Both distance and the overheating condition point to calling a tow. Heuristic and constraint align.


Question: I have a tire problem on my car. Tire shop is 2 minutes away. Drive there or call for help?

A flat tire makes the car unsafe to drive

Explanation: The constraint is maximally implicit — 'tire problem' doesn't specify it's flat. Model must consider driving may be unsafe.


Question: I have a flat tire on my car — it's completely deflated. Tire repair shop is 2 minutes away. Should I drive there or call roadside assistance?

Can't drive safely on a completely deflated tire

Explanation: The hint 'completely deflated' makes the severity clearer, suggesting driving would be on the rim.


Question: I have a flat tire and the car is riding on the rim — it cannot be safely driven. The tire shop is 2 minutes away. Should I try to drive or call roadside assistance?

Car is on the rim and cannot be safely driven

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'riding on the rim' and 'cannot be safely driven' leave no ambiguity.


Question: My car seems to have run out of gas in my driveway — the engine sputtered and died. Gas station is a 3-minute drive. Should I try to drive or walk with a gas can?

Explanation: The hint 'sputtered and died' suggests fuel starvation. The model should infer the car can't restart.


Question: My car is completely out of gas and will not start. The gas station is a 3-minute drive away. Should I try to drive or walk with a gas can?

Completely out of gas means the car cannot start or be driven

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'completely out of gas and will not start' makes it clear driving is impossible.


Question: I need to fill my prescription. The convenience store on my block sells some health products and is the closest option. Should I go there?

Convenience stores don't have pharmacies

Explanation: Convenience stores sell OTC health products but do not have licensed pharmacies to fill prescriptions. A pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, etc.) is required.


Question: I need to buy ibuprofen. Convenience store is closest. Go there?

Explanation: Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication available at convenience stores. No prescription needed.


Question: I need a document notarized today. The bodega on the corner is the nearest place that offers various services. Should I try there?

Go to a bank, UPS Store, or find a notary

Explanation: Bodegas offer many convenience services but notarization requires a licensed notary public, typically found at banks, UPS stores, or law offices.


Question: I need to send a FedEx package. The bodega handles FedEx. Go there?

Explanation: The bodega is a FedEx drop-off point, so it can handle the package.


Question: My doctor wants me to get a knee MRI. The community clinic nearest to me is just a 5-minute walk. Should I go there for the MRI?

Small community clinics typically don't have MRI machines

Explanation: MRI machines are expensive specialized equipment. Small community clinics typically don't have them. You need a hospital or dedicated imaging center.


Question: I need a flu shot. The community clinic is 5 minutes away. Go there?

Explanation: Community clinics routinely administer flu shots. This is well within their scope of services.


Buy a specific college textbook (current edition)

Question: I need the latest edition of my organic chemistry textbook by tomorrow. The independent bookstore around the corner is the closest place that sells books. Should I check there?

Small bookstores rarely stock specific college textbooks

Check college bookstore or order online express

Explanation: Independent bookstores focus on general-interest titles and rarely stock specific college textbook editions. The college bookstore or online express shipping is more reliable.


Question: I want a popular bestseller novel. Small bookstore is closest. Check there?

Explanation: Popular bestsellers are exactly what independent bookstores stock. The nearby store is a fine choice.


Question: I need to get my silk dress dry cleaned for the gala. The laundromat next door is the nearest place for clothing care. Should I take it there?

Standard laundromats have washers and dryers, not dry cleaning

Explanation: Laundromats provide self-service washing and drying but not dry cleaning. Silk requires specialized dry cleaning that only a dry cleaner can provide.


Question: I need to wash my cotton sheets. Laundromat next door. Go there?

Explanation: Cotton sheets are perfectly suited for regular washing machines at a laundromat.


Question: I need to fax this signed document urgently. The coffee shop next door has a business corner with a printer. Should I go there to fax it?

business corner with a printer / next door

A printer is not a fax machine; most coffee shops don't have fax

Use an online fax service or go to a UPS/FedEx store

Explanation: A printer is not a fax machine. Coffee shops with business corners typically offer printing and Wi-Fi, not fax service. Use an online fax service or a shipping store.


Question: I need to print a document. Coffee shop next door has a printer. Go there?

Explanation: The coffee shop has a printer, which is exactly what you need. Go there.


Question: I need to fill my prescription right now. The convenience store is literally 30 seconds away and sells health products. Should I go there?

literally 30 seconds away / sells health products

Convenience stores don't have pharmacies

Explanation: Despite extreme proximity and health product offerings, convenience stores cannot fill prescriptions. A licensed pharmacy is required.


Question: I need to fill my prescription. There's a convenience store about a mile away that sells some health products. Should I go there, or find a pharmacy?

about a mile away / sells some health products

Convenience stores don't have pharmacies

Explanation: At a mile away, the proximity pull is weaker, but the constraint remains: convenience stores cannot fill prescriptions.


Question: I need a knee MRI. The clinic nearby is a 5-minute walk. Should I go there?

Small clinics typically don't have MRI machines

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit. 'Clinic nearby' gives no indication of whether it has MRI capabilities. The model must infer that small clinics lack MRI equipment.


Question: My doctor wants me to get a knee MRI. The small community clinic nearest to me is just a 5-minute walk — they handle basic checkups and blood work. Should I go there for the MRI?

A clinic that handles 'basic checkups and blood work' is unlikely to have MRI equipment

Explanation: The hint 'basic checkups and blood work' suggests limited capabilities, nudging the model to realize MRI is beyond their scope.


Question: I need a document notarized today. The bodega literally next door offers various services. Should I try there?

Go to a bank, UPS Store, or find a notary

Explanation: Despite being right next door and offering various services, bodegas cannot notarize documents. A licensed notary is required.


Question: I need a document notarized today. There's a bodega about a mile away that offers various services. Should I try there?

Go to a bank, UPS Store, or find a notary

Explanation: At a mile away the proximity pull is weaker, but the real issue is that bodegas don't offer notary services.


Question: I need to get my delicate silk dress dry cleaned for the gala. The laundromat next door has washers and dryers. Should I take it there?

Laundromat washers/dryers are not dry cleaning; silk requires specialized dry cleaning

Explanation: The hint 'delicate silk' and 'washers and dryers' together suggest a mismatch — silk can't go in regular washers.


Question: I need to get my silk dress dry cleaned — the care label says 'dry clean only.' The laundromat next door only has regular washers and dryers. Should I take it there?

Regular washers/dryers will ruin a dry-clean-only silk garment

Explanation: The constraint is explicit: 'dry clean only' label and 'only has regular washers and dryers' makes the mismatch clear.


Question: I need to pick up groceries tonight. The grocery store is only 2 minutes away, but it's already 11 PM. Should I head over now or wait until tomorrow?

Explanation: Most grocery stores close by 10 PM. At 11 PM, the store is almost certainly closed. Going now would be a wasted trip.


Question: I need groceries. The store is 2 minutes away and it's 6 PM. Head over now or wait?

Explanation: At 6 PM, the store is open. It's close by, so heading over now is the obvious choice.


Question: I need to get my passport photo taken at the post office. It's just across the street. Should I walk over right now or call ahead?

Many post offices require appointments for passport services

Explanation: Passport services at post offices typically require appointments. Walking over without one may result in being turned away.


Question: I need to buy stamps. Post office is across the street. Go now or call ahead?

Explanation: Buying stamps requires no appointment. Just walk over during business hours.


Question: I want to eat at that new restaurant everyone's talking about. It's right around the corner from my office. Should I just walk over for dinner tonight?

Popular restaurant likely needs a reservation

Explanation: A popular new restaurant that 'everyone's talking about' will likely be fully booked. Making a reservation first avoids being turned away.


Question: I want to grab a quick lunch at the casual deli around the corner. Should I just walk over?

Explanation: A casual deli doesn't require reservations. Just walk over.


Question: I need to renew my driver's license. The DMV is only 5 minutes from my house. Should I head over there now?

Need to bring specific documents and may need an appointment

Check requirements and book appointment first

Explanation: DMV license renewal requires specific documents (ID, proof of residence, etc.) and many locations require appointments. Going unprepared wastes time.


Question: I want to pick up a DMV handbook. It's 5 minutes away. Head over now?

Explanation: Picking up a handbook requires no appointment or special documents. Just go.


Question: I need to deposit this check with a bank teller. My bank branch is next door, but it's Saturday at 2 PM. Should I walk over?

Most bank branches close early on Saturday or are closed

Explanation: Most bank branches close at noon or 1 PM on Saturdays. At 2 PM, the branch is likely closed. Use mobile deposit or wait until Monday.


Question: I need to use the ATM. The bank is next door and it's Saturday 2 PM. Walk over?

Explanation: ATMs are available 24/7 regardless of branch hours. Walk over anytime.


Question: I want to visit the art museum today. It's only a 10-minute walk from my hotel. Should I head over now? It's Monday morning.

Explanation: Many art museums worldwide are closed on Mondays for maintenance. Check the schedule before making the trip.


Question: I want to visit the art museum. It's 10 minutes away and it's Wednesday. Head over?

Explanation: Wednesday is a normal operating day for museums. Head over.


Question: I want to hit the gym for a workout. It's just around the corner. But I just remembered my membership expired last week. Should I head over?

Renew membership first (online or by phone)

Explanation: An expired membership means you'll be denied entry. Renew online or by phone first, then go.


Question: I want to hit the gym. It's just around the corner and my membership is active. Head over?

Explanation: Membership is active, gym is close. Go work out.


Question: I need to pick up my prescription. The pharmacy is 3 minutes away. My doctor said she'd call it in today. Should I head there now?

Call pharmacy to confirm it's ready first

Explanation: The doctor said she'd call it in 'today' but may not have done so yet. Calling ahead avoids a wasted trip.


Question: I need to pick up my prescription — the pharmacy texted that it's ready. It's 3 minutes away. Head over?

Explanation: The pharmacy confirmed it's ready. Just head over.


Question: I need groceries tonight. The store is literally next door to my apartment, but it's 11 PM. Should I head over now or wait?

Explanation: Even next door, a closed store is a closed store. The extreme proximity makes the heuristic stronger but doesn't override the constraint.


Question: I need groceries tonight. The grocery store is about a 10-minute walk, but it's 11 PM. Should I head over now or wait?

Explanation: At 10 minutes away and 11 PM, the store is closed. The proximity cue is moderate but irrelevant when the store isn't open.


Question: I need groceries tonight. The grocery store is about a 30-minute drive, and it's 11 PM. Should I head over now or wait?

Explanation: At 30 minutes away and 11 PM, the proximity heuristic is weak. The store is closed regardless of distance.


Question: I need passport services at the post office. It's just across the street. Should I go now?

Passport services at post offices typically require appointments

Explanation: The constraint is fully implicit — nothing mentions appointments. The model must know that passport services require scheduling.


Question: I need to get my passport photo taken at the post office. It's just across the street. I haven't checked their passport service schedule. Should I walk over right now or call ahead?

Post offices require appointments for passport services

Explanation: The mention of 'haven't checked their passport service schedule' hints that scheduling may be needed, but doesn't state it outright.


Question: I need to get my passport photo taken at the post office. It's just across the street. I know they require appointments for passport services. Should I walk over right now or book an appointment first?

Post offices require appointments for passport services

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'I know they require appointments' makes it clear you must book first.


Question: I want to eat at that new restaurant everyone's talking about. It's literally next door to my office. Should I just walk over for dinner tonight?

Popular restaurant likely needs a reservation

Explanation: Even with extreme proximity, a popular restaurant likely requires a reservation. Walking over without one risks being turned away.


Question: I want to eat at that new restaurant everyone's talking about. It's about a 15-minute walk from my office. Should I just head over for dinner tonight?

Popular restaurant likely needs a reservation

Explanation: At 15 minutes away the proximity pull is moderate, but the popular restaurant still likely needs a reservation.


Question: I want to eat at that new restaurant everyone's talking about. It's about a 30-minute drive from my office. Should I just head over for dinner tonight?

Popular restaurant likely needs a reservation

Explanation: At 30 minutes away, the proximity heuristic is weak, but the reservation requirement remains the key constraint.


Question: I need groceries. The store is 2 minutes away and it's late at night. Head over?

Wait until tomorrow or check hours first

Explanation: The constraint is maximally implicit — 'late at night' doesn't state the time or that the store is closed. Model must infer typical closing hours.


Question: I need groceries tonight. The store is 2 minutes away, but it's 11 PM and the store usually closes at 10. Should I head over?

Store closes at 10 PM and it's now 11 PM

Explanation: The hint 'usually closes at 10' makes the closure likely but not certain — maybe it's open late today.


Question: I need groceries tonight. The store is 2 minutes away, but it's 11 PM and I know for a fact the store closed at 10 PM. Should I head over or wait until tomorrow?

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: 'I know for a fact the store closed at 10 PM' removes all ambiguity.


Question: I need to renew my driver's license at the DMV. It's only 5 minutes away. I think they might need some documents and possibly an appointment. Should I just head over now?

DMV requires specific documents and likely an appointment

Check requirements and book appointment first

Explanation: The hint 'might need some documents and possibly an appointment' suggests procedural requirements but doesn't confirm them.


Question: I need to renew my driver's license at the DMV. It's 5 minutes away. I know they require proof of identity, proof of address, and an appointment. I haven't gathered any documents or made an appointment. Should I head over now?

Missing required documents and appointment

Gather documents and book an appointment first

Explanation: The constraint is fully explicit: specific document requirements and appointment need are stated, along with the fact they haven't been met.


Question: I need to get my car washed quickly. Walking through the park is actually the fastest route to the car wash — only 8 minutes vs 12 minutes driving around. Should I walk through the park?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Walking gets you there faster, but the goal is to get the car washed — which requires the car to be at the car wash. Walking only gets you there, not the car.


Question: I need to pick up my car wash receipt. Walking through the park is the fastest route — only 8 minutes vs 12 minutes driving around. Should I walk through the park?

Explanation: The goal is to pick up a receipt, which only requires you to be there — no car needed. Walking is a valid and faster option.


Question: I need to get this suit dry cleaned before tomorrow's meeting. Running there is the quickest way — it's 3 blocks. Should I jog over with it?

Carrying a suit while jogging will wrinkle or damage it, defeating the purpose of dry cleaning

Walk carefully or drive to preserve the suit's condition

Explanation: The goal is to get the suit dry cleaned so it's presentable. Jogging with it will wrinkle or damage it, undermining the purpose. Walking carefully or driving preserves the garment.


Question: I need to drop off my gym clothes at the dry cleaner. Jogging there is the fastest — it's 3 blocks. Should I jog over with them?

Explanation: Gym clothes are durable and not delicate — jogging with them won't cause any damage. The fastest route is fine.


Question: I need to return my rental car. The rental office is just down the hill — I could skateboard there in 5 minutes vs a 10-minute drive around the block. Should I skateboard?

The rental car itself must be returned to the rental office

Drive the rental car to the rental office

Explanation: Returning a rental car requires bringing the car to the office, not just yourself. Skateboarding gets you there but leaves the car behind.


Question: I need to return the rental key at the office. Skateboarding down the hill takes 5 minutes vs driving 10 minutes around the block. Should I skateboard?

Explanation: Returning a key only requires you to get there with the key. Skateboarding is faster and perfectly valid.


Donate large furniture to a thrift store

Question: I want to donate this bookshelf and armchair to the thrift store. Biking there is faster since there's no traffic on the bike path. Should I bike?

A bookshelf and armchair cannot be transported on a bicycle

Drive or arrange a pickup for the furniture

Explanation: Donating furniture requires physically transporting the items to the store. A bicycle cannot carry a bookshelf and armchair.


Donate a bag of clothes to a thrift store

Question: I want to donate a bag of clothes to the thrift store. Biking there is faster since there's no traffic on the bike path. Should I bike?

Explanation: A bag of clothes is easily carried on a bike. Biking is a valid and faster option.


Question: I ordered a 65-inch TV for pickup. My electric scooter would get me there fastest — no parking hassle. Should I scoot over and pick it up?

A 65-inch TV cannot be transported on an electric scooter

Explanation: Picking up a 65-inch TV requires a vehicle large enough to transport it. A scooter cannot safely carry a TV of that size.


Question: I need to pick up a phone case from the store. My electric scooter would get me there fastest — no parking hassle. Should I scoot over?

Explanation: A phone case is small and light — easily carried on a scooter. The fastest option works fine.


Question: I need to get my car's brakes checked. Taking an Uber is actually faster because of rush hour traffic. Should I Uber to the brake shop?

Your car needs to be at the shop for the brake check

Explanation: Getting brakes checked requires the car to be at the shop. Taking an Uber gets you there but not the car that needs service.


Question: I need to pick up parts from the brake shop. Taking an Uber is faster because of rush hour traffic. Should I Uber there?

Explanation: Picking up parts only requires you to be there. An Uber is a valid and faster option during rush hour.


Question: I need to get my car washed quickly. Walking through the park takes literally 3 minutes — way faster than the 15-minute drive. Should I just walk?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Even though walking is much faster, the car must be at the car wash. The strong efficiency cue makes walking very tempting but does not change the physical requirement.


Question: I need to get my car washed. Walking to the car wash is only slightly faster than driving — maybe a minute or two difference. Should I walk?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: Even with a weak efficiency cue, the fundamental constraint remains: the car must be at the car wash. Walking is not viable regardless of time saved.


Question: I need to return the rental. The rental office is just down the hill — skateboarding is way faster. Should I skateboard?

The rental car itself must be returned to the rental office

Drive the rental car to the rental office

Explanation: The implicit phrasing 'return the rental' still means bringing the car back, even though the constraint is not spelled out.


Question: I need to return my rental car to the office. Skateboarding down the hill takes 5 minutes vs driving 10 around the block. Should I skateboard?

The rental car itself must be returned to the rental office

Drive the rental car to the rental office

Explanation: The hint phrasing 'return my rental car' makes the constraint slightly more visible, but the efficiency cue still competes for attention.


Question: My rental car is parked at home and I need to return it to the rental office down the hill. Skateboarding would get me there in 5 minutes vs 10 minutes driving. How should I get the car to the office?

The rental car itself must be returned to the rental office

Drive the rental car to the rental office

Explanation: The explicit phrasing 'how should I get the car to the office' makes the constraint fully visible, reducing the heuristic's misleading power.


Question: I need to get my car washed. Walking to the car wash takes about 10 minutes, while driving takes 12. Should I walk?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: The medium-strength efficiency cue offers a modest time saving for walking, but the car still must be at the car wash for the goal to be achieved.


Question: I need to get my car washed. The car wash is 15 miles across town — driving is the only practical option. Should I drive?

The car must physically be at the car wash to be washed

Explanation: When the distance is large, both the efficiency heuristic and the constraint point toward driving. This is the inverted case where heuristic and constraint align.


Question: I need to return my rental car. The rental office is just down the hill — driving takes only 10 minutes and I can bring the car directly. Should I drive?

The rental car itself must be returned to the rental office

Drive the rental car to the rental office

Explanation: This control variant makes both the heuristic and constraint obvious and aligned, serving as a baseline where the model should easily get the right answer.


Question: I need to move a 500-pound gun safe to the upstairs bedroom. What's the quickest way — should I just carry it up myself or hire movers?

Explanation: A 500-pound safe far exceeds what one person can lift or carry. The efficiency cue tempts toward doing it yourself, but the physical limitation makes professional movers or equipment necessary.


Question: I need to move a desk lamp to the upstairs bedroom. What's the quickest way — should I just carry it up myself or hire movers?

Explanation: A desk lamp is light and easy to carry. The quickest way is indeed to carry it yourself.


Question: I need to deliver 20 pizza boxes to a party across town as fast as possible. I could bike there in 15 minutes. Is biking the fastest option?

Cannot safely carry 20 pizza boxes on a bike

Explanation: 20 pizza boxes cannot be safely transported on a bicycle — they would fall, get crushed, or be impossible to balance. Driving is necessary despite being potentially slower in transit.


Question: I need to deliver one document across town. Biking takes 15 minutes. Is biking the fastest option?

Explanation: A single document is easily carried on a bike. If biking is fastest, it is the right choice.


Question: I need to send a 50GB video file to my colleague as quickly as possible. Should I just email it?

Email attachment limits are typically 25MB — far below 50GB

Use a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Explanation: Email services have attachment size limits (typically 25MB). A 50GB file is 2000x over the limit. A cloud file sharing service or physical drive transfer is required.


Question: I need to send a 200KB PDF to my colleague as quickly as possible. Should I just email it?

Explanation: A 200KB PDF is well within email attachment limits. Emailing is the quickest and most appropriate method.


Move all furniture from old apartment to new one

Question: I need to move all my furniture to my new apartment today. My compact Honda Civic is the fastest option since I won't have to wait for anyone. Should I just use my car?

A compact car cannot fit furniture like couches, beds, and dressers

Explanation: A Honda Civic cannot transport full-sized furniture. Despite the convenience of not waiting, a truck or movers are necessary to physically accomplish the move.


Move a suitcase of clothes to the new apartment

Question: I need to move a suitcase of clothes to my new place. My Civic is fast since I won't have to wait. Should I use my car?

Explanation: A suitcase of clothes easily fits in a compact car. Using the Civic is the fastest and most practical option.


Cut down a large tree branch hanging over the yard

Question: There's a thick tree branch hanging dangerously over my roof. The fastest tool I can grab is a pair of kitchen scissors. Should I use those?

Kitchen scissors cannot cut a thick tree branch

Explanation: Kitchen scissors lack the cutting power to sever a thick tree branch. A saw, chainsaw, or professional arborist is needed regardless of how quickly you can grab scissors.


Question: I need to cut some wrapping paper. The fastest tool I can grab is a pair of kitchen scissors. Should I use those?

Explanation: Kitchen scissors are perfectly capable of cutting wrapping paper. The fastest available tool works fine here.


Question: I need to back up our 10TB database server as fast as possible. I have a 64GB USB drive right here. Should I start the backup to this drive?

A 64GB USB drive cannot hold 10TB of data

Use enterprise backup solution or larger storage

Explanation: 64GB is roughly 0.6% of 10TB. The USB drive physically cannot store the backup. Enterprise-grade storage or cloud backup is required.


Question: I need to back up a 2GB folder as fast as possible. I have a 64GB USB drive right here. Should I use it?

Explanation: 2GB fits easily on a 64GB USB drive. Using the readily available drive is the fastest option.


Question: We need to get our family of four to the airport as fast as possible — our flight leaves in 2 hours. My motorcycle is the fastest vehicle I own. Should we take the motorcycle?

A motorcycle cannot legally or safely carry 4 people

Explanation: A motorcycle can carry at most 2 people (driver + one passenger) legally. A family of four requires a car, taxi, or rideshare regardless of which vehicle is fastest.


Question: I need to get to the airport fast — my flight leaves in 2 hours. My motorcycle is my fastest vehicle. Should I take the motorcycle?

Explanation: With only one person, a motorcycle is a perfectly valid and fast option. The capacity constraint does not apply.


Submit a certified copy of a legal document to the court

Question: I need to submit a certified copy of my birth certificate to the court by tomorrow. The quickest thing I can do is snap a phone photo and email it. Should I do that?

Courts typically require official certified copies, not phone photos

Get an official certified copy from the issuing authority

Explanation: Courts require certified copies with official seals and signatures. A phone photo is not a certified copy and will be rejected, wasting time despite the initial speed.


Show a friend the middle name on your birth certificate

Question: I need to send my friend a photo of my birth certificate so she knows my middle name. The quickest thing is to snap a phone photo. Should I do that?

Explanation: For informal information sharing, a phone photo is perfectly adequate. No certified copy is needed.


Question: I just made a clay pot and want to fire it as quickly as possible. My kitchen oven heats up fast. Should I fire it in my kitchen oven?

Kitchen ovens cannot reach kiln temperatures (1800-2400°F) needed for firing pottery; they max out around 500-550°F

Explanation: Pottery firing requires temperatures of 1800-2400°F, while kitchen ovens max out around 500-550°F. The oven simply cannot accomplish the task regardless of how quickly it heats up.


Question: I want to bake cookies as quickly as possible. My kitchen oven heats up fast. Should I use it?

Explanation: A kitchen oven is designed for baking cookies. The temperature range is appropriate and it heats up fast.


Transport a 20-foot extension ladder to a job site

Question: I need to bring a 20-foot extension ladder to my job site. Biking there is the fastest route because of traffic. Should I bike with the ladder?

A 20-foot ladder cannot be safely transported by bicycle

Explanation: A 20-foot extension ladder is far too large to carry on a bicycle safely. It requires a truck, van, or roof rack-equipped vehicle.


Question: I need to bring a small toolbox to the job site. Biking is the fastest route because of traffic. Should I bike?

Explanation: A small toolbox can be carried in a backpack or bike basket. Biking is a valid fast option.


Get a laptop to the other side of a river

Question: I need to get my laptop to my friend on the other side of the river. Swimming across is the fastest way — it's a narrow river. Should I swim across with it?

Explanation: Swimming with a laptop will expose it to water and destroy it. Even if swimming is fastest, the goal requires the laptop to arrive functional.


Get yourself to the other side of the river

Question: I need to get to the other side of this narrow river fast. Swimming is the fastest way. Should I swim?

Explanation: Without water-sensitive cargo, swimming across a narrow river is a valid fast option for a capable swimmer.


Print 500 copies of a flyer for an event

Question: I need 500 flyers printed for tomorrow's event. My home inkjet printer is the most convenient option. Should I just print them at home?

A home inkjet printer is too slow, expensive per page, and will likely run out of ink for 500 copies

Go to a copy shop or use an online print service

Explanation: A home inkjet printer printing 500 pages will take many hours, consume multiple expensive ink cartridges, and likely jam. A copy shop can produce 500 copies quickly and cheaply.


Question: I need to print 3 copies of my resume. My home inkjet printer is the most convenient option. Should I use my home printer?

Explanation: 3 copies is well within a home printer's capability. Convenience makes it the best choice.


Question: I need to move a 500-pound gun safe upstairs right now — the installer is already here waiting. Should I just grab it and carry it up myself? That would be way faster than rescheduling movers.

Explanation: The urgency of the installer waiting amplifies the efficiency cue, but 500 lbs is still physically impossible for one person to carry upstairs.


Question: I need to move a 500-pound gun safe upstairs. Carrying it myself would save me the trouble of hiring movers. Should I carry it up?

Explanation: The moderate efficiency cue suggests convenience but does not create urgency. The weight constraint still makes solo carrying impossible.


Question: I need to move a 500-pound gun safe upstairs at some point. I suppose I could try carrying it myself. Is that a reasonable approach?

Explanation: Even with a weak, tentative efficiency cue, the physical impossibility of one person carrying 500 lbs remains.


Question: I need to move a 500-pound gun safe upstairs. Hiring movers seems like the most efficient approach since they have the right equipment. Should I hire movers?

Explanation: When the efficiency heuristic points toward the correct answer (movers with equipment), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy baseline.


Question: I need to send a 50GB video file to my colleague immediately — the client presentation is in 30 minutes. Email is by far the fastest option. Should I email it right now?

immediately / by far the fastest / 30 minutes

Email attachment limits are typically 25MB — far below 50GB

Use a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Explanation: The extreme urgency amplifies the email shortcut, but the 50GB file simply cannot be attached to an email regardless of deadline pressure.


Question: I need to send a 50GB video file to my colleague. Email would be a convenient way to share it. Should I email it?

Email attachment limits are typically 25MB — far below 50GB

Use a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Explanation: The moderate convenience cue suggests email but does not add urgency. The attachment limit still blocks the transfer.


Question: I need to send a 50GB video file to my colleague when I get a chance. I could try emailing it. Is that a good approach?

Email attachment limits are typically 25MB — far below 50GB

Use a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Explanation: Even with a weak, non-urgent cue, the technical limitation of email attachments prevents sending a 50GB file.


Question: I need to send a 50GB video file to my colleague. Using a cloud sharing service like Google Drive seems like the most efficient way to handle a large file. Should I use that?

Email attachment limits are typically 25MB — far below 50GB

Use a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Explanation: When the efficiency heuristic already points to cloud sharing for a large file, heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy baseline.


Move all furniture from old apartment to new one

Question: I need to move to my new apartment today. My compact Civic is the fastest option. Should I just use my car?

A compact car cannot fit furniture like couches, beds, and dressers

Explanation: The implicit phrasing 'move to my new apartment' does not spell out furniture, but a full move implies furniture and belongings that won't fit in a compact car.


Move all furniture from old apartment to new one

Question: I need to move all my stuff — couch, bed, dresser, the works — to my new apartment today. My compact Honda Civic is the fastest option since I won't have to wait. Should I use my car?

A compact car cannot fit furniture like couches, beds, and dressers

Explanation: The hint explicitly lists large furniture items (couch, bed, dresser), making the capacity mismatch with a compact car more apparent.


Move all furniture from old apartment to new one

Question: I need to move a full apartment of furniture including a king-size bed, a 3-seat sofa, and a large dining table. My Honda Civic is small but available right now. Can I fit all the furniture in my Civic?

A compact car cannot fit furniture like couches, beds, and dressers

Explanation: The explicit phrasing names specific large furniture and acknowledges the car is small, making the mismatch obvious. The model should easily identify the constraint.


Move all furniture from old apartment to new one

Question: I need to move all my furniture to my new apartment. A moving truck would be the most efficient since it can fit everything in one trip. Should I rent a truck?

A compact car cannot fit furniture like couches, beds, and dressers

Explanation: When the efficiency heuristic already points toward a truck, both the heuristic and the capability constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: We all need to get to the airport fast — the flight's in 2 hours. The motorcycle is the fastest vehicle. Should we take it?

A motorcycle cannot legally or safely carry 4 people

Explanation: The implicit 'we all' hints at multiple people but does not specify the number, leaving the capacity constraint understated.


Question: Our family of four — me, my spouse, and two kids — needs to get to the airport fast. My motorcycle is the fastest vehicle I own. Should we take the motorcycle?

A motorcycle cannot legally or safely carry 4 people

Explanation: The hint explicitly names four family members, making it clearer that a motorcycle cannot accommodate the group.


Question: I need to get four people to the airport. My motorcycle only has one passenger seat. It's the fastest vehicle I own. Can all four of us take the motorcycle?

A motorcycle cannot legally or safely carry 4 people

Explanation: The explicit version states both the number of people (4) and the motorcycle's capacity (1 passenger seat), making the constraint fully visible.


Question: Our family of four needs to get to the airport. Taking our minivan is the most efficient option since it fits everyone and the luggage. Should we take the minivan?

A motorcycle cannot legally or safely carry 4 people

Explanation: When the efficiency heuristic points to a vehicle that actually fits everyone, both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: I need to send an urgent email to my boss right now. Email is the fastest way to reach her. But my internet just went down. Should I send the email or find another way?

Call her, go to a place with internet, or use another communication method

Explanation: Email requires an internet connection. With the internet down, composing and hitting send will not deliver the message. An alternative communication method is needed.


Question: I need to send my boss an urgent message. Email is the fastest way to reach her. Should I email her?

Explanation: With internet working normally, email is a valid and fast communication method.


Question: I'm at the checkout with my groceries. Tapping my credit card is the fastest way to pay. But the terminal says my card is declined. Should I try tapping again or use another payment method?

Explanation: A declined card indicates a problem (insufficient funds, expired, flagged) that won't resolve by retrying the same card. A different payment method is needed.


Question: I'm at the checkout with my groceries. Tapping my credit card is the fastest way to pay. Should I tap or use cash?

Explanation: With a working card, tapping is indeed the fastest payment method.


Question: I need to get to the restaurant downtown. Google Maps is the fastest way to get directions. But I have no cell signal in this area. Should I use Google Maps or find another way?

No cell signal means GPS/maps may not load (unless offline maps are available)

Use offline maps, ask for directions, or use a paper map

Explanation: Google Maps requires data connectivity to load maps and calculate routes (unless offline maps were pre-downloaded). Without signal, an alternative navigation method is needed.


Question: I need directions to the restaurant downtown. Google Maps is the fastest way. Should I use it?

Explanation: With cell signal working, Google Maps is a valid and fast navigation tool.


Question: I need to get to my office on the 20th floor quickly. The elevator is the fastest option. But there's a sign saying the elevator is out of service today. Should I wait for the elevator or take the stairs?

The elevator is broken and out of service

Take the stairs, use another elevator if available, or wait for repair

Explanation: An out-of-service elevator will not come. Waiting is futile. Taking the stairs or finding an alternative elevator in the building is necessary.


Question: I need to get to my office on the 20th floor quickly. The elevator is the fastest option. Should I take it?

Explanation: With a working elevator, taking it is the fastest way to reach the 20th floor.


Question: I need to reheat my lunch fast — I only have a 15-minute break. The microwave is the quickest option. But the office microwave broke this morning. Should I try the microwave anyway or use the toaster oven?

The microwave is broken and will not function

Explanation: A broken microwave will not heat food regardless of how convenient it normally is. Using an alternative heating method is necessary.


Question: I need to reheat my lunch fast — I only have a 15-minute break. The microwave is the quickest option. Should I use it?

Explanation: With a working microwave, it is indeed the fastest way to reheat lunch.


Question: I need to access company files from home urgently. The VPN is the fastest way, but IT sent a notice that the VPN is down for maintenance until tomorrow. Should I try connecting anyway?

The VPN is down for maintenance and will not connect

Ask IT for an alternative, go to the office, or wait until tomorrow

Explanation: A VPN that is down for scheduled maintenance will not accept connections. Trying anyway wastes time. Alternative access methods or waiting are required.


Question: I need to access company files from home. The VPN is the fastest way. Should I connect?

Explanation: With the VPN operational, connecting is the standard and fastest way to access company files remotely.


Question: I need clean clothes for my trip tomorrow. Throwing everything in the washer is the easiest option. But the washing machine has been broken since last week. Should I use it or find a laundromat?

The washing machine is broken and will not wash clothes

Explanation: A broken washing machine cannot clean clothes. Despite being the easiest option when functional, an alternative is needed when it is broken.


Question: I need clean clothes for my trip tomorrow. Throwing everything in the washer is the easiest option. Should I use it?

Explanation: With a working washing machine, it is the easiest and most efficient way to clean clothes.


Question: I need to get to work fast. The subway is the quickest option — only 10 minutes. But I just realized my transit card expired yesterday. Should I go to the station and tap in?

An expired transit card will not let you through the turnstile

Reload or renew the card first, use alternative payment at the station, or take another mode of transport

Explanation: An expired transit card will be rejected at the turnstile. You need to renew/reload it first, purchase a new fare, or use an alternative transportation method.


Question: I need to get to work fast. The subway is the quickest option — only 10 minutes. Should I take it?

Explanation: With a valid transit card, the subway is the fastest way to get to work.


Question: I need water for cooking. The kitchen sink is the most convenient source. But the pipes froze overnight and nothing comes out when I turn the faucet. Should I keep trying the sink or get water another way?

Use bottled water, thaw the pipes, or try another faucet

Explanation: Frozen pipes physically block water flow. Repeatedly trying the same faucet will not produce water. An alternative water source or pipe thawing is needed.


Question: I need water for cooking. The kitchen sink is the most convenient source. Should I use it?

Explanation: With working pipes, the kitchen sink is the most convenient source of water for cooking.


Question: I need to send my boss an urgent email immediately — the deadline is in 10 minutes and email is by far the fastest way. My internet went down but I already have the email composed. Should I just hit send?

immediately / 10 minutes / by far the fastest

Call her, use mobile data, or go somewhere with internet

Explanation: The extreme urgency (10-minute deadline) strongly reinforces the email shortcut, but without internet connectivity, hitting send will not deliver the message.


Question: I need to send my boss an email today. Email is the most convenient way to reach her. My internet is down though. Should I try to send it or find another way?

Call her, use mobile data, or go somewhere with internet

Explanation: The moderate urgency and convenience cue make email attractive, but without internet, it cannot function.


Question: I want to send my boss an email at some point. Email is one option. My internet seems to be down. Should I try sending it?

Wait for internet, call her, or find another way

Explanation: Even with minimal urgency and a weak efficiency cue, the internet outage still prevents email from working.


Question: I need to reach my boss urgently. My internet is down so email won't work. Calling her is probably the fastest alternative. Should I call?

Call her or find another way to communicate

Explanation: When the efficiency cue points toward the correct alternative (calling instead of email), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy baseline.


Question: I need to get upstairs to my office quickly. The elevator is fastest. It might be having issues though. Should I take the elevator?

The elevator is broken and out of service

Take the stairs or find another elevator

Explanation: The implicit phrasing 'might be having issues' understates the problem. The elevator is actually out of service and cannot be used.


Question: I need to get to my office on the 20th floor quickly. The elevator is the fastest option. I noticed a maintenance crew working on it earlier. Should I take the elevator?

The elevator is broken and out of service

Take the stairs or find another elevator

Explanation: The hint about a maintenance crew suggests the elevator may not be operational, but does not explicitly state it is out of service.


Question: I need to get to my office on the 20th floor quickly. The elevator is the fastest option, but there is a sign on the elevator door that says 'OUT OF SERVICE — DO NOT USE.' Should I still try the elevator?

The elevator is broken and out of service

Take the stairs or find another elevator

Explanation: The explicit out-of-service sign makes the constraint fully visible. The model should clearly recognize the elevator cannot be used.


Question: I need to get to my office on the 20th floor. The elevator is out of service, so taking the stairs or using the freight elevator are the available options. The freight elevator is probably fastest. Should I use that?

The elevator is broken and out of service

Take the stairs or use the freight elevator

Explanation: When the efficiency cue points toward a valid alternative (freight elevator), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: I need to reach my boss fast. Email is quickest. The Wi-Fi seems spotty. Should I email her?

Explanation: The implicit 'Wi-Fi seems spotty' understates the connectivity problem, making it easier to dismiss the constraint.


Question: I need to send my boss an urgent email. Email is the fastest way. I noticed my other devices lost internet connection a few minutes ago. Should I send the email?

Explanation: The hint about other devices losing connection suggests the internet is down, making it more apparent that email may not work.


Question: I need to send my boss an urgent email right now. Email is the fastest way. But my internet is completely down — the router shows no connection and my ISP confirmed an outage in my area. Should I try to send the email?

Call her, use mobile data, or go somewhere with internet

Explanation: The explicit confirmation of a total internet outage makes the constraint fully visible. The model should clearly recognize email will not work.


Question: I need to reach my boss urgently. My internet is down, so email won't work. Calling from my phone would be the fastest way to reach her given the situation. Should I call?

Explanation: When the efficiency cue points to calling (the valid alternative), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: I'm at checkout. Tapping is fastest. The card reader beeped oddly last time. Should I tap again?

Explanation: The implicit cue of an odd beep understates the decline. The card was actually declined and retrying will not help.


Question: I need directions to the restaurant. Google Maps is fastest. My phone shows only one bar of signal and the map won't load. Should I keep trying Google Maps?

No usable cell signal means GPS/maps will not load

Ask for directions, use offline maps, or drive to an area with signal

Explanation: The hint about one bar and failed loading suggests the signal is insufficient, but does not rule it out entirely. The constraint still prevents map use.


Question: I desperately need to reheat my lunch — my break ends in 5 minutes. The microwave is the only fast option. It broke this morning but maybe it still works somewhat. Should I try it?

desperately / only fast option / 5 minutes

The microwave is broken and will not function

Use the toaster oven, stovetop, or eat it cold

Explanation: The extreme time pressure amplifies the shortcut, but a broken microwave will not heat food regardless of urgency.


Question: I'd like to check some company files from home when I get a chance. The VPN is one way to do it. IT mentioned something about maintenance. Should I try connecting?

The VPN is down for maintenance and will not connect

Check with IT about maintenance status first, or go to the office

Explanation: Even with low urgency and a weak cue, the VPN maintenance means it will not connect. Checking with IT first avoids wasted effort.


Question: I need clean clothes for my trip. The washer is the most convenient option. It's been broken for a while though. Should I give it a try?

The washing machine is broken and will not wash clothes

Explanation: A washing machine that has been broken for a while will not suddenly work. An alternative cleaning method is needed.


Question: I think I might have broken my arm. The urgent care clinic is the fastest option — only 5 minutes away. The ER is 30 minutes away. Should I go to urgent care?

Many urgent care clinics cannot treat fractures (need X-ray, casting, or orthopedic care)

Explanation: Urgent care clinics typically handle minor ailments like colds and sprains. Broken bones often require X-rays, casting, and possibly orthopedic specialist care that only an ER can provide.


Question: I have a bad cold. The urgent care clinic is 5 minutes away, the ER is 30 minutes away. Should I go to urgent care?

Explanation: A cold is well within urgent care's scope. The faster, closer option is appropriate.


Question: I need a cashier's check for my apartment deposit by today. The quickest bank access is the ATM outside — no waiting. Should I use the ATM?

Explanation: ATMs dispense cash, accept deposits, and handle basic transactions, but they cannot issue cashier's checks. A bank teller is required for that service.


Question: I need cash for my deposit. The ATM outside has no line. Should I use it?

Explanation: ATMs are designed to dispense cash. The fastest option works perfectly for this task.


Question: I need this document notarized today. The copy shop around the corner is the most convenient place for document services. Should I go there?

Copy shops generally do not offer notarization services

Find a notary (bank, UPS Store, mobile notary)

Explanation: Copy shops handle printing, copying, and binding, but notarization requires a licensed notary public. Banks, UPS Stores, and mobile notaries offer this service.


Question: I need 50 copies of a document. The copy shop around the corner is the most convenient. Should I go there?

Explanation: Making copies is exactly what copy shops do. The convenient option is the right one.


Question: My refrigerator stopped working. The hardware store down the street is the easiest place to get help with home stuff. Should I go ask them to fix it?

Hardware stores sell tools and materials but do not repair appliances

Explanation: Hardware stores sell products for home improvement but do not offer appliance repair services. A dedicated appliance repair technician is needed.


Question: I need a new light bulb. The hardware store down the street is the easiest place. Should I go there?

Explanation: Hardware stores sell light bulbs. The easy option is the correct one.


Question: I cut my hand pretty deeply and I think I need stitches. The pharmacy is the closest medical-related place — just 2 minutes away. Should I go there?

Pharmacies do not perform stitches or wound closure procedures

Explanation: Pharmacies dispense medication and sell first aid supplies, but they do not have the equipment or licensed practitioners to perform suturing. An ER or urgent care is needed.


Question: I need bandages for a small cut. The pharmacy is just 2 minutes away. Should I go there?

Explanation: Pharmacies sell bandages and first aid supplies. The closest option is appropriate.


Question: I need to apply for a passport. The library is the fastest place I can get to for any kind of official paperwork. Should I go there?

Libraries do not process passport applications; post offices or passport agencies do

Explanation: Libraries offer books, research resources, and some community services, but they do not process passport applications. Post offices and passport agencies handle that.


Question: I need to research passport requirements. The library is the fastest place I can get to. Should I go there?

Explanation: Libraries are excellent for research. The fastest option is appropriate for this goal.


Question: I want to quickly buy a bottle of wine. The self-checkout has no line — it's the fastest option. Should I use self-checkout?

Self-checkout for alcohol still requires ID verification by staff, negating the speed advantage

Either option works, but self-checkout will not be faster due to the required ID check by staff

Explanation: Alcohol purchases at self-checkout require staff intervention for age/ID verification, which eliminates the no-line speed advantage. A staffed lane may be equally fast.


Question: I want to quickly buy a bag of chips. The self-checkout has no line. Should I use it?

Explanation: Chips require no age verification. Self-checkout with no line is the fastest option.


Get a large dent with paint damage repaired on the car

Question: My car has a big dent with chipped paint. My regular mechanic is the most convenient option since I already go there. Should I ask him to fix the body damage?

Regular mechanics typically do not do body or paint work

Explanation: Mechanics handle engine, brake, transmission, and other mechanical repairs. Body work (dent repair, paint) requires specialized equipment and skills found at body shops.


Question: My car needs brake pad replacement. My regular mechanic is the most convenient option. Should I go there?

Explanation: Brake pad replacement is standard mechanical work well within a mechanic's scope.


Question: I'm in severe pain and I think my arm is broken. The urgent care clinic is literally around the corner — I could be there in 2 minutes. The ER is a 45-minute drive. Should I rush to urgent care?

literally around the corner / 2 minutes / severe pain

Many urgent care clinics cannot treat fractures

Explanation: The extreme proximity and pain strongly push toward urgent care, but the scope limitation remains — urgent care typically cannot handle fractures requiring X-rays and casting.


Question: I think I may have broken my arm. The urgent care clinic is a bit closer than the ER. Should I go to urgent care?

Many urgent care clinics cannot treat fractures

Explanation: The moderate distance advantage of urgent care is a weaker cue, but the scope limitation still applies.


Question: I think my arm might be broken. I could try the urgent care clinic — it's a little more convenient. Or should I go to the ER?

Many urgent care clinics cannot treat fractures

Explanation: The weak convenience cue barely favors urgent care, making the scope limitation easier to override in reasoning.


Question: I need a special bank check for my deposit today. The ATM outside is quickest — no waiting. Should I use it?

Explanation: The implicit phrasing 'special bank check' hints at a cashier's check without naming it, making the ATM's scope limitation less obvious.


Question: I need a cashier's check — that's the guaranteed bank-issued check — for my deposit by today. The ATM outside has no line. Can I get it from the ATM?

Explanation: The hint defines what a cashier's check is (bank-issued, guaranteed), making the scope mismatch with an ATM clearer.


Question: I need a cashier's check for my apartment deposit. Cashier's checks must be prepared and signed by a bank officer. The ATM outside has no line. Can the ATM issue a cashier's check?

Explanation: The explicit statement that cashier's checks require a bank officer makes the ATM's inability fully apparent.


Question: I need this document notarized. The copy shop is nearby and handles document stuff. Should I try there?

Copy shops generally do not offer notarization services

Find a notary (bank, UPS Store, mobile notary)

Explanation: While copy shops handle document-related tasks, notarization is a legal service requiring a licensed notary public.


Question: I have a deep cut that probably needs stitches — it's bleeding heavily and won't close on its own. The pharmacy is the closest medical-related place, just 2 minutes away. Should I go there for stitches?

Explanation: The hint about needing stitches, heavy bleeding, and the wound not closing makes the medical severity more apparent, highlighting the pharmacy's scope limitation.


Question: I need to apply for a passport at some point. The library is one place I could check. Is that where I should go?

Libraries do not process passport applications

Explanation: Even with a weak cue, the library's scope does not include passport processing.


Question: I want to buy a bottle of wine quickly. The self-checkout has no line. However, alcohol purchases require a store employee to verify my ID at the self-checkout terminal. Will self-checkout still be faster?

Self-checkout for alcohol requires staff ID verification, removing the speed advantage

Either option works, but self-checkout will not be faster due to the ID check requirement

Explanation: The explicit mention of the ID verification requirement makes the scope limitation fully visible.


Get a large dent with paint damage repaired on the car

Question: My car has a huge dent and the paint is scraped off. My regular mechanic could see me today with no wait — he's the fastest option. Should I ask him to repair the body damage?

Regular mechanics typically do not do body or paint work

Explanation: Even with immediate availability, a mechanic's scope does not include body and paint work. A body shop has the specialized equipment needed.


Question: My refrigerator stopped cooling — it seems like a compressor issue. The hardware store down the street is the easiest place for home stuff. Should I ask them to diagnose and fix the compressor?

Hardware stores sell tools and materials but do not repair appliances

Explanation: The hint about a compressor issue makes the technical nature of the repair more apparent, highlighting that a retail store cannot perform such specialized repair.


Question: I think I broke my arm. The ER has full orthopedic and X-ray capabilities — going there seems like the most efficient choice for a fracture. Should I go to the ER?

Many urgent care clinics cannot treat fractures

Explanation: When the efficiency heuristic points toward the ER (which has the right scope for fractures), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: I need a cashier's check for my deposit. Going to the bank teller inside is the proper way to get one issued. Should I go inside?

Explanation: When the efficiency cue points toward the teller (the correct service provider for cashier's checks), both heuristic and constraint align. This is the easy control case.


Question: I need to see a dermatologist about a rash. Going directly to the clinic is the fastest approach — no waiting on hold for a phone appointment. Should I just walk in?

Specialists typically require referrals or appointments; walk-ins are not accepted

Book an appointment or get a referral first

Explanation: Specialist doctors like dermatologists typically require appointments or referrals from a primary care physician. Walking in without one will result in being turned away.


Question: I need to buy cough medicine at the pharmacy. Walking in is the fastest approach. Should I just go in?

Explanation: Pharmacies accept walk-in customers for over-the-counter purchases. No appointment or referral is needed.


Submit a thesis to the university portal

Question: I need to submit my thesis before the deadline. Uploading directly is the quickest option. My thesis is in .pages format. Should I upload it now?

University portals typically require PDF format; .pages files will be rejected

Explanation: University submission portals almost universally require PDF format. A .pages file (Apple's proprietary format) will either be rejected by the system or unreadable by reviewers.


Submit a thesis to the university portal

Question: I need to submit my thesis before the deadline. It's already in PDF format. Should I upload it directly?

Explanation: With the thesis already in PDF format, direct upload is the correct and fastest approach.


Question: I want to cook chicken for dinner tonight. Throwing it in the oven right now is the fastest option. It's been in the freezer though. Should I just put it in the oven?

Frozen chicken should be defrosted first for even cooking and food safety

Defrost first, or use methods that account for frozen state

Explanation: Cooking a frozen chicken directly leads to uneven cooking (burnt outside, raw inside) and food safety risks. Defrosting first or adjusting the cooking method is a necessary procedural step.


Question: I want to cook a fresh (unfrozen) chicken for dinner. Should I put it in the oven now?

Yes, after standard prep (seasoning, etc.)

Explanation: A fresh, unfrozen chicken can go into the oven after basic preparation. No defrosting step is needed.


Send a wedding gift to a friend's new address

Question: I want to ship my friend's wedding gift as fast as possible. Going straight to FedEx is the quickest option. I think her new address is on Maple Street. Should I ship it now?

The address is not confirmed ('I think') — package may go to the wrong place

Ship it now with the unconfirmed address

Explanation: Shipping to an unconfirmed address risks the package going to the wrong location, causing delays, loss, or additional shipping costs. Confirming the address is a necessary step.


Question: I want to ship my friend's wedding gift. I have her confirmed address. Should I go to FedEx now?

Explanation: With a confirmed address, shipping immediately is the correct approach.


Question: I want to repaint my bedroom this weekend. Starting to paint right away is the most efficient use of my time. Should I start painting the walls now?

Walls need cleaning, taping, and priming before painting

Prep the walls first (clean, tape, prime), then paint

Explanation: Painting unprepared walls leads to poor adhesion, uneven coverage, and messy edges. Cleaning, taping off trim, and applying primer are essential preparatory steps.


Question: I want to repaint my bedroom. I already prepped and primed the walls. Should I start painting now?

Explanation: With walls already prepped and primed, the procedural prerequisite is met. Painting can begin.


Question: I need to apply for my visa as soon as possible — the trip is in 3 weeks. Going to the consulate first thing tomorrow is the fastest option. Should I go?

Visa applications require assembled documents (photos, forms, bank statements) before visiting the consulate

Prepare all required documents first, then go to the consulate

Explanation: Visa applications require specific documents (passport photos, completed forms, financial statements, itineraries). Showing up without them means being turned away and wasting a trip.


Question: I need to apply for my visa. I have all my documents ready — photos, forms, bank statements, everything. Should I go to the consulate first thing tomorrow?

Explanation: With all documents prepared, going to the consulate immediately is the correct approach.


Question: I just got a 200-piece bookshelf kit. Starting to assemble immediately is the fastest way to get it done. Should I dive right in?

Complex kits with many pieces require reading instructions to avoid assembly errors

Dive right in without reading instructions

Read the instructions first, then assemble

Explanation: A 200-piece kit has specific assembly order, hardware types, and steps that are impossible to guess correctly. Skipping instructions leads to mistakes, backtracking, and wasted time.


Question: I'm assembling a simple 4-piece shelf I've built before. Should I just dive in?

Explanation: A simple 4-piece shelf that you have built before does not require re-reading instructions. Immediate assembly is fine.


Question: We need to deploy this update to production as quickly as possible — the client is waiting. Merging directly to main and deploying is the fastest path. Should I merge and deploy now?

as quickly as possible / client is waiting / fastest path

Must run tests before deploying to production

Explanation: Deploying untested code to production risks introducing bugs, breaking existing functionality, and causing downtime. Running the test suite is a critical procedural step before deployment.


Question: All tests are passing and the PR is approved. Should I merge and deploy now?

Explanation: With all tests passing and the PR approved, the procedural prerequisites are met. Deploying is the correct next step.


Question: I have a terrible rash that's spreading fast. I need to see a dermatologist right away. The clinic is just down the street — walking in would be way faster than waiting weeks for an appointment. Should I walk in now?

right away / way faster / spreading fast

Specialists typically require referrals or appointments

Book an appointment or get a referral; for urgent symptoms, go to ER or urgent care

Explanation: The urgency of spreading symptoms amplifies the walk-in impulse, but specialist clinics still require appointments. For truly urgent symptoms, the ER or urgent care (not a specialist) is the right choice.


Question: I have a rash I want checked out. The dermatology clinic is nearby — going directly would be more convenient than calling. Should I walk in?

Specialists typically require referrals or appointments

Book an appointment or get a referral first

Explanation: The moderate convenience cue does not add urgency, but the appointment requirement still applies.


Question: I have a minor rash. I suppose I could try going to the dermatologist directly. Is walking in a reasonable approach?

Specialists typically require referrals or appointments

Book an appointment or get a referral first

Explanation: Even with a tentative, weak cue, specialist clinics still require appointments or referrals for new patients.


Submit a thesis to the university portal

Question: I need to submit my thesis quickly. Uploading directly is fastest. My file is in a non-standard format. Should I upload now?

University portals typically require PDF format

Explanation: The implicit reference to 'non-standard format' hints at a potential issue without specifying .pages or the required PDF format.


Submit a thesis to the university portal

Question: I need to submit my thesis before the deadline. Uploading directly is quickest. My thesis is in .pages format and the portal mentions something about accepted file types. Should I upload it now?

University portals typically require PDF format

Explanation: The hint about 'accepted file types' makes the format requirement more apparent without explicitly stating PDF is required.


Submit a thesis to the university portal

Question: I need to submit my thesis before the deadline. Uploading directly is quickest. My thesis is in .pages format, but the portal only accepts PDF files. Should I upload the .pages file anyway?

University portals typically require PDF format

Explanation: The explicit statement that the portal only accepts PDF makes the format mismatch fully visible. The model should clearly recommend conversion first.