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How to ask ChatGPT to act like a helpful friend

You will learn to have ChatGPT talk to you in a calm, kind way.

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ChatGPT can change how it talks to you. You just have to ask.

Tell it to be warm and friendly. Like a calm, kind helper sitting beside you.

This can make the whole thing feel easier and less stiff.

Try this
  1. Start your message with a simple request.
  2. Ask it to be warm, kind, and patient.
  3. Then type your question as normal.
A message you can copy

Please talk to me like a warm, patient friend. Keep things simple. Here is my question: [your question]

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 this any time the tone feels too formal.

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