controlled-waiting

# Skill: Controlled Waiting ## When to Use After initiating a process with a time delay, when no other productive actions are possible. ## Procedure 1. Confirm the process is active (seeds planted, device activated, etc.). 2. `wait` (advances 10 steps) for long processes, or `wait1` (1 step) for fine-grained observation. 3. `look around` or `examine <OBJECT>` to check if the target state has been reached. 4. If not reached, repeat steps 2-3. If reached, exit and resume the main task. **Duration guidance:** Use `wait` for biological growth stages. Use `wait1` when observing rapid changes or when close to the expected transition. ## Example **Task:** Wait for a banana tree to produce fruit after planting. 1. Confirm seeds are planted and watered. 2. `wait` (advances 10 steps) 3. `look around` — check if banana is visible on the tree. 4. No banana yet → `wait` again. 5. `look around` — observe: "a banana tree (with a banana)" → exit skill and proceed to harvest. Refer to `references/botanical_growth_patterns.md` for common plant growth stage timings.