Practical guide

Explain the limits of a demonstration honestly

Explain the limits of a demonstration honestly. Practical live-host checklist, fictional example and limits to check before your next session.

Communication checklist

  1. Name the exact conditions shown.
  2. Separate observation from a general guarantee.
  3. List what the demonstration did not test.

Fictional worked example

In a fictional rehearsal, a rehearsal recording reveals an instruction that depends on context. The team turns the problem into a concrete check: name the exact conditions shown. Next, they separate observation from a general guarantee. If the answer still depends on missing information, they list what the demonstration did not test.

Limits and next check

State any unverified fact and provide a follow-up route. Test this explanation with a listener who has not seen the preparation notes.

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