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The Smitty Guide

Ask Smitty

Use the words already in your head

You should not need to learn a command language to ask what is happening Saturday or say that practice moved to five.

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  1. Ask about what Smitty knows
  2. Tell Smitty what changed
  3. Add something new
  4. Keep the request focused
  5. What Smitty is not

Ask about what Smitty knows

Ask what is happening Saturday, where the game is, what needs to come to the field trip, or whether anything is due. Smitty should answer from the household record and say when the information is not there.

I don’t see a location for the game in Smitty yet.

Tell Smitty what changed

Start from the item when you can, then say what should change. Afterward, look for a specific confirmation. “Got it” is not enough when the family calendar changed.

Moved practice to 5:30 Thursday.

Add something new

Create a reminder, event, task, or shopping item directly. If a required detail is missing, Smitty asks one question.

  • Remind me Friday to send the camp forms
  • Add the dentist Tuesday at 3 for Maya
  • Put milk and poster board on the shopping list

Keep the request focused

One clear request at a time is easiest to review. You do not need formal grammar. You do need enough context for a careful teammate to know what should change.

What Smitty is not

Smitty is focused on household logistics. It is not a general search engine, medical advisor, emergency service, or official source. For important details, confirm with the organization responsible for them.

Start with one thing you are already carrying.

Forward one real family message. Smitty will show you what it can take off your mind.

Next guideCalendars, reminders, and lists

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