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Cooking & meals
Act as a practical home cook. Plan a week of easy weeknight dinners for my family. Here are some helpful details: Family of [4], [one picky eater], no [nuts], budget about [$120] for the week. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. If anything is unclear, ask me questions before you answer.
Cooking & meals
Act as a practical home cook. Give me 3 dinner ideas that use up leftover [roast chicken] and [rice]. Here are some helpful details: About [2 cups] of chicken, [3 cups] of cooked rice, basic spices, [20] minutes. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Cooking & meals
Act as a practical home cook. Plan a 2-hour Sunday meal prep for [5] weekday lunches and dinners. Here are some helpful details: [2] adults, no [pork], we have [a slow cooker], keep each meal under [$5] a serving. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Cooking & meals
Act as a practical home cook. I'm making [banana bread] and I'm out of [eggs]. What can I use instead? Here are some helpful details: I have [yogurt, applesauce and flaxseed]. Give me 3 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Cooking & meals
Act as a practical home cook. Change this recipe to serve [2] people instead of [6], and list the new amounts: [paste recipe here]. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Home tech help
Act as a patient tech helper. Help me fix slow Wi-Fi at home. The answer is for my parents, who are not very techy, so keep it clear and patient. Here are some helpful details: Slow [in the evenings], mostly [upstairs]; router is [downstairs in a cabinet]. Please give me the answer as clear, numbered step-by-step instructions. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. If you're not sure about something, say so instead of guessing.
Home tech help
Act as a patient tech helper. Help me decide whether a message I received looks like a scam, and what I should do. Here are some helpful details: A text says [my package is held] and asks me to [pay a $1.99 fee through a link]. Please give me the answer as clear, numbered step-by-step instructions. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Keep it short. If you're not sure about something, say so instead of guessing.
Home tech help
Act as a patient tech helper. Help me move everything from my old [iPhone] to my new [iPhone]. The answer is for a complete beginner. Here are some helpful details: I want to keep [photos, contacts, messages and WhatsApp chats]. Please give me the answer as clear, numbered step-by-step instructions. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. If anything is unclear, ask me questions before you answer.
Home tech help
Act as a patient teacher. Explain what a password manager is and help me pick one and set it up on my [iPhone] and [Windows laptop]. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. Write at a simple reading level, with short sentences. If you're not sure about something, say so instead of guessing.
Home tech help
Act as a patient tech helper. My [Android phone] says storage is full. Walk me through freeing up space without losing [photos]. The answer is for a complete beginner. Please give me the answer as clear, numbered step-by-step instructions. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Keep it short.
Emails & letters
Act as a helpful writing assistant. Write a polite email to my landlord asking when a repair will be fixed. Here are some helpful details: The [dishwasher] has been broken for [2 weeks]; I reported it on [the 10th]. Please give me the answer as a ready-to-send draft I can copy. Keep the tone professional and polite. Keep it short.
Emails & letters
Act as a helpful writing assistant. Write a polite but firm complaint to a company about a problem with my order. Here are some helpful details: Ordered a [coffee maker] on [October 2], it arrived [cracked], I'd like [a refund or a replacement]. Please give me the answer as a ready-to-send draft I can copy. Keep the tone professional and polite. Keep it short.
Emails & letters
Act as a helpful writing assistant. Write a short email to my manager [Sam] saying I'm sick today and won't be in. Here are some helpful details: I'll check messages [after lunch]; [Priya] can cover the [10am call]. Please give me the answer as a ready-to-send draft I can copy. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Emails & letters
Act as a helpful writing assistant. Write a kind message saying no to [helping with the school bake sale] this time. Here are some helpful details: I'm [busy with work this month] but happy to help [in the spring]. Give me 3 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a ready-to-send draft I can copy. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Money & budgeting
Act as a careful budgeting helper. Help me make a simple monthly budget. Here are some helpful details: Take-home pay about [$4,000] a month, rent [$1,800], want to save for [a vacation]. Please show any math so I can check it. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. Write at a simple reading level, with short sentences. End with a short summary.
Money & budgeting
Act as a careful budgeting helper. Suggest practical ways to lower my monthly bills. Here are some helpful details: Phone [$90], internet [$80], [three] streaming services, car insurance [$150] a month. Please avoid: Anything risky or complicated. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Money & budgeting
Act as a careful budgeting helper. Help me make a plan to pay off [2] credit cards. Here are some helpful details: Card A: [$3,000] at [24%]; card B: [$1,200] at [18%]; I can pay about [$300] a month. Please show any math so I can check it. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. If you're not sure about something, say so instead of guessing.
Money & budgeting
Act as a careful budgeting helper. Help me save a [$1,000] emergency fund in [6 months]. Here are some helpful details: I get paid [every two weeks]; my biggest extra spending is [eating out]. Please show any math so I can check it. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. Write at a simple reading level, with short sentences.
Travel & trips
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Plan a relaxed 3-day trip to [San Diego]. Here are some helpful details: [2 adults and a 9-year-old], [mid-range] budget, love [beaches and animals], no very early mornings. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. If anything is unclear, ask me questions before you answer.
Travel & trips
Act as an organized home planner. Make a packing list for my trip. Here are some helpful details: [5] days, [mild] weather, carry-on only, [one dinner out]. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Keep it short.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest 5 day trips within [2] hours' drive of [your city]. Here are some helpful details: [2 adults and 2 kids], we like [small towns and nature], budget about [$100] for the day. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. If anything is unclear, ask me questions before you answer.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest 3 hiking trails near [your city or park]. Here are some helpful details: [easy to moderate], under [5] miles, [dog-friendly], easy parking; tell me difficulty, distance, elevation gain, best time of day and any safety tips. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest things to do this weekend near [your city] for a family with kids aged [6 and 10]. Here are some helpful details: Budget about [$50], we like [being outside and animals], one indoor backup idea. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Local & outdoors
Act as a fun party planner. Give me 10 rainy-day activities for kids aged [4 and 7] near [your city] or at home. Here are some helpful details: Mix of free at-home ideas and [2 or 3] indoor places nearby. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Make it fun and lighthearted. Aim for a medium length.
Local & outdoors
Act as an organized home planner. Help me plan a beach day at [beach name] on [Saturday]. Here are some helpful details: [2 adults and a toddler]; tell me how to check tides and the best time to go, and give me a packing list. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. List free things to do near [your city] this weekend. Here are some helpful details: We like [music, markets and parks]; remind me to check the event dates and times. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest a scenic drive of about [2] hours round trip from [your city]. Here are some helpful details: Good stops for [coffee and photos], a short walk for [a dog], best time of day for views. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest 3 good picnic spots near [your city] and an easy picnic menu for [4] people. Here are some helpful details: We want [shade, restrooms and a playground]; nothing that needs a grill. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Local & outdoors
Act as a fun party planner. Give me 5 date night ideas near [your city]. Here are some helpful details: Budget about [$75], we like [live music and trying new food], one cozy stay-at-home idea. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Help me find farmers markets near [your city] and what's in season in [June]. Here are some helpful details: I want [fruit for jam and fresh bread]; remind me to check market days and hours. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
Local & outdoors
Act as an organized home planner. Make a camping checklist for [2] nights at [a campground with car access]. Here are some helpful details: [2 adults and 2 kids], nights around [50°F], we have [a tent and sleeping bags] but nothing else. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest bike rides near [your city] for [beginners]. Here are some helpful details: About [10] miles, mostly flat, on [bike paths away from traffic], places to stop for a snack. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Keep it short.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Plan a weekend getaway within [3] hours of [your city] for under [$400] total. Here are some helpful details: [2 adults], we like [hot springs, hiking and good cheap food]. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. If anything is unclear, ask me questions before you answer.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest outings near [your city] for my parents, who are in their [80s] and can't walk far. Here are some helpful details: [one uses a walker]; we need benches, accessible restrooms and close parking. Remind me to double-check opening hours, event dates and closures, since your information may be out of date. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Local & outdoors
Act as a relaxed, organized travel planner. Suggest outdoor places near [your city] for kids under [5]. Here are some helpful details: Playgrounds with shade, easy nature walks, splash pads, places with clean restrooms. Remind me to check opening hours and prices on the official websites, since they can change. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Health questions
Act as a friendly health educator (not a doctor). Help me prepare a list of questions to ask at my doctor's appointment. Here are some helpful details: Annual checkup; I've been [sleeping badly for a few months]. Please explain in plain language, don't try to diagnose me, and tell me what I should check with a doctor or pharmacist. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Health questions
Act as a friendly health educator (not a doctor). Explain what “[LDL cholesterol]” means in plain English. Please explain in plain language, don't try to diagnose me, and tell me what I should check with a doctor or pharmacist. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length. Write at a simple reading level, with short sentences. If you're not sure about something, say so instead of guessing.
Health questions
Act as a friendly health educator (not a doctor). Suggest a gentle, beginner walking routine I can build up over a few weeks. Here are some helpful details: I'm [60], haven't exercised in [a while], and have [sore knees]. Please explain in plain language, don't try to diagnose me, and tell me what I should check with a doctor or pharmacist. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length. Write at a simple reading level, with short sentences.
Health questions
Act as a friendly health educator (not a doctor). Help me write questions to ask my pharmacist about my new medicine, [medicine name]. Here are some helpful details: I already take [blood pressure pills and a daily vitamin]. Please explain in plain language, don't try to diagnose me, and tell me what I should check with a doctor or pharmacist. Please give me the answer as a short list. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Keep it short.
Kids & school
Act as a patient tutor who explains instead of just giving answers. Help my child understand their math homework on fractions. The answer is for my kids, so keep it suitable and easy for children to follow. Here are some helpful details: [4th] grade, adding fractions with different bottoms, gets stuck [finding a common denominator]. Please explain how to work it out step by step and check understanding, rather than just giving the answers. Please give me the answer as clear, numbered step-by-step instructions. Use simple, plain English with no jargon, as if I'm new to this. Aim for a medium length.
Kids & school
Act as a patient teacher. Explain how volcanoes work so my 8-year-old can understand. The answer is for my kids, so keep it suitable and easy for children to follow. Here are some helpful details: Loves [dinosaurs]; keep it to a few short paragraphs. Please explain how to work it out step by step and check understanding, rather than just giving the answers. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Make it fun and lighthearted. Keep it short.
Kids & school
Act as a patient teacher. Make a simple weekly chore chart for kids aged [6 and 9]. The answer is for my kids, so keep it suitable and easy for children to follow. Here are some helpful details: [10] minutes a day each, small rewards, nothing with sharp knives or the stove. Please explain how to work it out step by step and check understanding, rather than just giving the answers. Please give me the answer as a simple table. Make it fun and lighthearted. Aim for a medium length.
Kids & school
Act as a patient teacher. Suggest 8 books for a [9-year-old] who doesn't like reading but loves [soccer and jokes]. The answer is for my kids, so keep it suitable and easy for children to follow. Please explain how to work it out step by step and check understanding, rather than just giving the answers. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Make it fun and lighthearted. Keep it short.
Work & side projects
Act as a practical, experienced work coach. Help me improve the summary section of my resume. Here are some helpful details: [10] years in [retail management], applying for [an office manager] job. Please avoid: Buzzwords and exaggeration. Give me 3 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a ready-to-send draft I can copy. Keep the tone professional and polite. Aim for a medium length.
Work & side projects
Act as a practical, experienced work coach. Write a short agenda for a team meeting. Here are some helpful details: [30] minutes, [5] people, topics: [holiday schedule, new software, open questions]. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone professional and polite. Keep it short.
Fun & creative
Act as a creative writer. Write a short, funny birthday poem. Here are some helpful details: For my [dad] turning [70], loves [golf and bad puns], short enough for a card. Give me 3 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Make it fun and lighthearted. Keep it short.
Fun & creative
Act as a fun party planner. Give me ideas for a birthday party. Here are some helpful details: Turning [6], [12] kids, backyard, [dinosaur] theme, budget about [$150]. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Make it fun and lighthearted. Aim for a medium length. End with a short summary.
Fun & creative
Act as a careful shopping helper. Suggest gift ideas. Here are some helpful details: For my [mom], [65], loves [gardening and mystery novels], budget under [$50]. Please avoid: Expensive options. Give me 5 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short list. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Aim for a medium length.
Fun & creative
Act as a fun party planner. Write 20 trivia questions for a family game night with ages [8 to 75]. Here are some helpful details: Topics: [movies, animals, our state and the 80s]; put the answers at the end. Please give me the answer as a short list. Make it fun and lighthearted. Aim for a medium length.
Fun & creative
Act as a creative writer. Write a 1-minute wedding toast for [my sister Jen] and [Marcus]. Here are some helpful details: [a funny story about a camping trip], end with a warm wish. Give me 3 options to choose from. Please give me the answer as a short paragraph. Keep the tone friendly and warm. Keep it short.
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