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Resolve a conflicting deadline

One message says a guide is due Tuesday; a later message says Wednesday. Order the response steps.

Active-listening loop

Move from what was heard to confirmed shared meaning

  1. HearFacts before inferenceNotice words, observations, and gaps
  2. QuestionAsk one useful thingExplore or confirm the missing fact
  3. ParaphraseMy understanding is…Restate briefly and invite correction
  4. ConfirmOwner + next stepRecord the agreed action and follow-up
Listening boundaryA pause or tone does not prove intent or ability

Listening becomes dependable when evidence stays separate from inference and the speaker can correct the listener's understanding.

Arrange in the correct order
  1. 1. Update the shared record and notify affected people
  2. 2. Restate the confirmed date and affected action
  3. 3. Ask the authorized owner which deadline controls
  4. 4. Quote or cite the two conflicting dates