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4. How you ask matters.

You do not need special commands. Just write naturally. But being specific gets you much better results.

Lesson 4 — How you ask matters

Vague
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Tell me about cooking.

Cooking is the art and science of preparing food using heat. It has been practiced by humans for thousands of years, dating back to the discovery of fire…

Throughout history, different cultures developed unique culinary traditions based on available ingredients and techniques. French cuisine, for example, emphasizes sauces and method…

Modern cooking encompasses a wide range of styles, from molecular gastronomy to farm-to-table philosophy. The fundamentals include understanding…

There are many methods of cooking, including baking, roasting, grilling, sautéing, steaming, and boiling. Each method…

Long, generic, not very useful
Specific
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Give me 5 easy weeknight dinners I can make in under 30 minutes with chicken and rice.
1
One-pan chicken & riceSeason chicken thighs, sear, add rice and broth, cover 20 min.
2
Chicken stir-fry bowlSlice chicken, stir-fry with veggies, serve over instant rice.
3
Salsa chicken & riceSimmer chicken in jarred salsa, shred, serve on rice with cheese.
4
Lemon herb chickenPan-sear chicken breast with lemon and herbs, pair with rice pilaf.
5
Chicken teriyaki riceQuick teriyaki glaze on chicken, serve over steamed rice with broccoli.
Tight, useful, ready to act on
You don't need perfect grammar. You need a clear idea of what you want.

A few things that help: say who the response is for, mention the tone you want, and give a length if it matters. "Write a short, friendly email to my landlord about a leaky faucet" works much better than "write an email."

More info: Getting Better Results — Prompts and Formats