diff --git a/examples/agents/09c_hitl_streaming.py b/examples/agents/09c_hitl_streaming.py
index b5b77be7..49b18da7 100644
--- a/examples/agents/09c_hitl_streaming.py
+++ b/examples/agents/09c_hitl_streaming.py
@@ -41,9 +41,14 @@ def delete_service_data(service_name: str, data_type: str) -> dict:
     model=settings.llm_model,
     tools=[check_service, restart_service, delete_service_data],
     instructions=(
-        "You are an operations assistant. You can check, restart, and manage services. "
-        "If a service is unhealthy, check it first, then restart it. Only suggest "
-        "deleting data if explicitly asked."
+        "You are an operations assistant. Work through the request one tool call at a "
+        "time, in this order:\n"
+        "1. Check the service with check_service.\n"
+        "2. If it is unhealthy, restart it with restart_service.\n"
+        "3. Last, if the user asked you to clear or delete data, call "
+        "delete_service_data.\n"
+        "A human approves the deletion, not you — delete_service_data pauses for that "
+        "approval by itself, so never ask for approval in your own reply."
     ),
 )