Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The ‘3-word rule’ that makes ChatGPT give expert-level responses Features - Amanda Caswell, Tom's Guide

The concept is simple: Add a short, three-word directive to your prompt that tells ChatGPT how to respond. These three words can instantly shape the tone, voice and depth of the output. You’re not rewriting your whole question. You’re just giving the AI a lens through which to answer.

Here are a few examples that work surprisingly well:

“Like a lawyer” — for structured, detailed and logical responses

“Be a teacher” — for simplified, clear and educational explanations

“Act like Hemingway” — for punchy, minimalist writing with impact

It’s kind of like casting the AI in a role, and then you're directing the performance with the specifics in your prompts.

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