Aug 18 (edited) • 🧠 Quick Tips
Are you struggling to get AI assistants to understand what you tell them?
Many people think that AI is intelligent enough to put the pieces together and understand what we mean when we are unclear, but it’s not. In fact, it’s much worse at it than people are.
When you write to an AI, you should follow the same communication rules you were taught in school. Unlike people, AI cannot “read between the lines.” It only makes associations based on the exact words you type. The clearer and more complete your request is, the better your results will be.
Rules to Follow
- Be specific – Avoid vague words. Say exactly what you mean.
- Give context – Explain the situation so the AI knows what you are asking about.
- Use complete sentences – Write in full thoughts, not fragments.
- Structure clearly – Break complex requests into steps or bullet points.
- State your goal – Tell the AI what you want the final answer to look like (summary, list, essay, etc.).
Example
Vague Question (weak input):
How do I make ads?
Clear Question (strong input):
I run a small candle shop in California. I want to create Facebook ads to attract customers who love woody nature scents. Can you write 3 short ad examples (under 30 words each) that sound professional but also friendly?
Result:
The vague question would return a generic explanation of advertising.
The clear question would return actual ad copy that matches your business, your audience, and your needs.
By being clear and concise with the AI, you can save time, avoid confusion, and get results that are much closer to what you actually want.
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