Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of ChatGPT! If you've ever felt like you're talking to a brick wall while interacting with artificial intelligence, don't worry, you're not alone. But we've got some good news! Here's a guide packed full of helpful tips, tricks, and maybe a dash of humor to help you turn that AI chatterbox into your new best friend. It's time to put on your explorer's hat and uncover the secrets of ChatGPT – the conversational AI that is revolutionizing the way we communicate with technology.
1. All hail the context! 👑
Chatting with ChatGPT is like chatting with any person - you got to be clear and precise if you want to be understood. Think of ChatGPT as a fresh-off-the-boat employee who's clueless about your company and role. So, your job is to make it clear:
Who's ChatGPT in this scenario? Is it a seasoned Python developer, a savvy e-commerce product manager, an HR guru, or your go-to confidante? Be sure to spell it out because if you don't, you'll get back a one-size-fits-all answer that's as bland as boiled rice.
Act as a
{role}In the role of a
{role}Imagine yourself as a
{role}
What's the task's backdrop? Instead of just asking ChatGPT
Write me a proposal email for a partnership, why not give it a little more info about your company, the partner you're reaching out to, and your proposal's specifics? Trust me, your friendly AI will thank you for it. For example:Act as a Business Development expert. Please write me a partnership proposal email to LarkSuite, a giant in building a Digital Workplace platform. Our company is KD Digital, an outsourcing company that focuses on digitalization. We want to partner with LarkSuite to sell their solution at a better price for my country while expanding their appearance and coverage.
How should the response look? The best way to get what you want is to ask for it. If you want a 3-paragraph email, say so! If you need it to be in simple language or follow a certain style, spell it out.
Writing format:
Use AIDA/ PAS/ FAB writing format
Length:
100 words
3 paragraphs
5 minutes script
Language:
simple language
explain like I'm five
don't use jargons
Example:
following the style of this email
you can use the following email for reference
here is a sample that you can follow
Act as a Business Development expert. Please write me a partnership proposal email to LarkSuite, a giant in building a Digital Workplace platform. Our company is KD Digital, an outsourcing company that focuses on digitalization. We want to partner with LarkSuite to sell their solution at a better price for my country while expanding their appearance and coverage. This email should be written in AIDA format and is under 300 words. Please use simple language, without any jargon.
2. Variables: Your secret weapons 💼
All these details can get pretty overwhelming, right? The good news is you can tidy it up using variables. Think of variables as boxes where you can neatly tuck away details. Here's a quick example:
Act as a [role] of [company]. Please write me a partnership proposal email in [format] to [partner].
[role]: Business Development Expert
[company]: KD Digital, an outsourcing company that focuses on digitalization.
[format]: AIDA format with under 300 words, using simple language, without any jargon.
[partner]: LarkSuite, a giant in building a Digital Workplace platform.
Voila! Now you have a neat, easy-to-follow template you can reuse for different tasks. Your job just got a whole lot easier!
Pro tip: You can use [variable] like above, or {variable}, {{variable}}, or $variable. These are all acceptable. As long as ChatGPT can understand it is variable then it is fine.
3. Call all Grammar police 👮
ChatGPT is a prediction machine—it tries to guess the next word based on the previous ones. And, just like us, it does a better job when the sentence makes sense. If English isn't your strong suit, no worries! Just use a tool like Grammarly to keep your sentences error-free.
Pro tip: Add the following little magic phrase at the end. It's a quick way to make sure ChatGPT got the memo.
If you understand your assignment, please execute the prompt. In case there is anything you are unsure of, please give me some questions so I can clarify it.
If you understand your assignment, please summarize it in simple language before continuing.
4. Divide and conquer 🏯
Getting the best results from ChatGPT? Easy! Think of each task as a puzzle, split it into smaller parts. If you have a 5-step task, ask ChatGPT to do step 1, then step 2, and so on. This helps ChatGPT give you more accurate and detailed answers for each part. It's like making a sandwich; first, you gather your ingredients, then you assemble them one by one.
Take creating a landing page, for example. Instead of asking ChatGPT to do the whole thing at once, break it down into parts. Ask ChatGPT to write the "Hero" section first, then the "Features" section, and so on.
Pro tip: A little trick you can try is to ask ChatGPT for a few different responses to your prompt. Then, you can pick the one you like best, tweak it, or even combine ideas.
Act as a Business Development expert. Please write me 3 possible variants of a partnership proposal email to LarkSuite, a giant in building a Digital Workplace platform. Our company is KD Digital, an outsourcing company that focuses on digitalization. We want to partner with LarkSuite to sell their solution at a better price for Vietnam while expanding their appearance and coverage. This email should be written in AIDA format and is under 300 words. Please use simple language, without any jargon.
5. Show me the proof 🔍
Upgrading to GPT-4 or ChatGPT Plus can help you get fewer made-up answers from ChatGPT. But a cheaper and better way is to ask ChatGPT for evidence, sources, and examples to back up its answers. It's like checking the recipe before you start cooking - you'll know exactly what you're getting.
By asking for evidence, you are also training ChatGPT to find more proven information when answering you later on in the conversation.
With ChatGPT Plus's new web browsing feature, asking for evidence is even more useful. It's like having a cookbook handy while you're whipping up dinner.
6. Conversation is better than prompt 🌊
The pursuit of the perfect prompt is like looking for a unicorn - everyone wants it, but it's not that easy to find. A lot of folks tell me they don't use ChatGPT every day because they can't figure out how to prompt it effectively. This struggle has fueled a market for ready-made prompts and even led to the creation of applications like 'Prompt Perfect', which fine-tunes your prompts to get you the best possible outcomes.
But here's the thing: The true power of ChatGPT lies in its interactive communication. Sure, sometimes you might hit the jackpot with just one prompt, but more often than not, it's a process.
For instance, when asking ChatGPT to draft content for a landing page, you should:
Start by giving context and asking for a basic framework.
Review this, give feedback, and see what needs tweaking.
Then, instruct ChatGPT to write different sections of the landing page and review each part.
I also brainstorm with ChatGPT when I'm working on new ideas. If I'm developing a concept for a new business, here's how I roll:
Discuss the idea with ChatGPT and ask it to give an outline of what needs to be done.
Tackle each section together, asking ChatGPT to pose questions, and even answer some of the trickier ones.
Once we have a pretty comprehensive picture, I ask ChatGPT to summarize everything, which then serves as context for future discussions.
Create new, detailed threads about product development, marketing, etc., using the summary as the context for these new threads.
Separating threads helps ChatGPT focus on the task at hand, while the summary ensures it retains an overview of the business. It's like having a trio of partners: one for brainstorming ideas, one for building the product, and one for marketing. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to do all that with a simple prompt. And that's the beauty of ChatGPT as opposed to Bard (limited context windows) and Bing (limited chat count in a thread).
7. Practice, practice, practice 💪
The more you use ChatGPT, the better you'll get at it. It's like riding a bike - at first, you might wobble and fall a few times, but with practice, you'll be cruising along smoothly. So don't worry if you're not getting it right away. Just keep practicing, and you'll soon be a ChatGPT pro!
And there you have it - a closer look at our chatty friend, ChatGPT, and the dynamic world of conversational AI. So, if you've ever had a conversation with ChatGPT that left you scratching your head, or if you're gearing up to start one, remember to embrace the interaction and go with the flow. Hopefully, these tips will transform your prompts into masterpieces, one chat at a time. If you found this article helpful, please share the love! Pass it along to your colleagues, friends, or anyone you think could use a little boost in using this amazing AI.