The idea in practice

Found, available, requested, reserved and paid mean different things. An assistant is more useful when it uses the word supported by the actual evidence and shows which step still needs you.

Try the distinction on a real task

This is an illustrative request, not a customer result or a promise that every connected service supports every step.

Tell me which options are researched and which, if any, have a provider confirmation.

How to apply it

  • Research matching options
  • Review the permitted next step
  • Check the actual confirmation

What to check

Check names, dates and totals before treating a booking as complete.

A mistake to avoid

Do not label a prepared form or an attractive shortlist as a successful reservation.

Using Bris for this work

Bris can help research options and prepare permitted next steps through messaging. State your dates, people, budget and must-have conditions. Booking sites may require your login or final action; payments are completed by you. Availability, reservations and purchases are different outcomes.