The Friction
In unfamiliar places, the hard part isn’t planning. It’s the moment you have to decide.
A price. A pause. Your brain running simulations.
Not: “Am I being scammed?”
More like:
- // Is this normal here?
- // Am I way off?
- // Do I accept it and move on?
The Definition
Most tools give information. This moment needs steadiness.
"A small, calm layer of context in the moment of decision."
Ranges, not verdicts. Enough to stop spiraling. Enough to choose.
// Signal: Within acceptable variance
Not negotiation. Not “gotcha.” Not fairness police.
The Kernel Prompt
“I’m being quoted [PRICE] for [THING] in [LOCATION] right now.
Is this within the normal range, or meaningfully off?”