Clarify ambiguous requirements under pressure

Describe a time you initially misunderstood a stakeholder’s question and started solving the wrong problem. How did you discover the mismatch, course‑correct, and prevent fallout? Then role‑play: I say (with a heavy accent), “Find clients similar to Coca‑Cola.” Ask the five clarifying questions you would use to pin down the objective, scope, constraints, and success metrics before proposing a solution. Finally, explain your go‑to techniques (e.g., reflective listening, assumption lists, written confirmation) for preventing such misunderstandings under pressure.