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Ask for Steps or a List

You can tell AI what kind of answer you want: a list, steps, a table, a short note, or a draft.

~7 min Skill: Clear Asking Lesson 3 of 8
Clear asks get better answers!
Buddy, your friendly guide
Step 1 of 5
Picking up where you left off

Now you ask for the shape, not just the answer.

Last time you made a clear ask. Today you add one small thing.

You name the shape you want. The shape is just how the answer is laid out.

A list looks different from a paragraph. You get to choose. Pick the shape that fits your job:

A listwhen you want options or items
Stepswhen you want things in order
A short notewhen you want words to send

Leave out anything private. That means no names, no address, no account number, no health details. When in doubt, leave it out.

Keep today small and safe. For money, health, legal, or big choices, ask a real person.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Think first. Do you want a list, steps, or a short note? That one choice does a lot.