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How to ask ChatGPT to explain it like a friend would

You will learn to ask ChatGPT for a relaxed, friendly answer.

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ChatGPT can sound formal at times. That can feel cold or stiff.

You can ask it to relax. Just tell it to talk like a friend.

Picture a chat over coffee. Easy words. No big terms. That is what you ask for.

Try this
  1. Type your question as normal.
  2. Add: please explain it like a friend over coffee.
  3. Read the answer. Ask again if it still feels stiff.
A message you can copy

Explain [your topic] to me like a friend would over coffee. Use easy words and a warm, relaxed tone.

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

You can ask for any tone. Try kind, funny, or calm.

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