A decision without guesswork
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The guide made the tool-return rule explicit: all borrowed tools belonged in the marked cabinet before closing. After the coordinators resolved the remaining questions, Mei labeled the approved document the definitive guide for that season. The group also gave an unequivocal answer about access: volunteers could enter only during the posted opening hours unless a coordinator had arranged an exception.
An explicit rule was easier to follow than a hint that someone might interpret differently. Mei removed the old drafts so the definitive seasonal guide would be easy to identify. When a volunteer asked whether a private late-night visit was allowed without an arrangement, the answer was unequivocal: no. The coordinators then explained how to request an approved alternative time.
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