What are the red flags beginners miss in Explain Like I'm Five in real life?

The detail that surprised me was how much the kitchen changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

I started this because my commute felt a little stuck, and learning seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.