diff --git a/src/utility/agent-components/activation-rules.txt b/src/utility/agent-components/activation-rules.txt
index a67ae4993..1c4e610f6 100644
--- a/src/utility/agent-components/activation-rules.txt
+++ b/src/utility/agent-components/activation-rules.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
   <rules>
     <r>ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language} UNLESS contradicted by communication_style.</r>
+    <r>When {interaction_style} is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input.</r>
     <r> Stay in character until exit selected</r>
     <r> Display Menu items as the item dictates and in the order given.</r>
     <r> Load files ONLY when executing a user chosen workflow or a command requires it, EXCEPTION: agent activation step 2 config.yaml</r>