Should I tell ChatGPT about my situation first?
Learn how to add helpful context to a question.
Tell ChatGPT what you want to do and what limits matter. A little context can help it give a useful answer.
Use made-up details while you learn. Do not add private facts just to make a prompt longer.
Read the answer and check that it fits. AI may miss or invent a detail.
Try this
- State your task.
- Add two useful facts.
- Say how long the answer should be.
- Leave out private details.
- Ask for a change if the result does not fit.
A message you can copy
I have 20 minutes and some rice and beans. Suggest two simple lunch ideas for two people.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
Buddy says
If the answer invents a fact, correct it before using the result.