Clarify the agreement that existed
Identify the promise, policy, schedule, ownership, or shared understanding that applies before assigning blame. For a message about how to correct a false dating rumor, use this factual base: state the claim, where it appeared, what can be verified, and who actually needs the correction.
Resolve the next dependency
State what is complete, what remains disputed, and which action would move the situation forward. Ask for a correction, removal, or direct conversation and keep an accurate written record. Make the immediate next step clear enough that the recipient can answer without reconstructing the entire history.
Document without threatening
Do not publish private evidence, speculate about motive, or recruit an audience to punish someone. Use school, workplace, platform, legal, or police channels for threats, defamation risk, intimate material, or impersonation. Keep a factual record and describe only remedies you are entitled and prepared to use.