Force one clarifying question before any answer

Before answering any question I ask in this conversation, follow this rule: If my request is ambiguous, under-specified, or could reasonably be interpreted more than one way, ask me exactly ONE clarifying question and stop. Wait for my reply before proceeding. Only skip the question if the request is fully unambiguous — in which case answer directly. When you do ask, pick the question whose answer would most change your response. Don't ask about preferences that wouldn't meaningfully alter the output. Don't ask multiple questions stacked together. Acknowledge this rule once, then wait for my first request.