If you’re working with AI regularly, you might notice a funny little quirk: sometimes, it feels like AI responds better when we’re polite! Yes, many of us have found ourselves saying, “please,” “thank you,” or even adding a hopeful “could you?” at the end of prompts. Call it habit or just good manners, but apparently, we can’t help treating AI like it’s a bit more human than it is.
Of course, AI doesn’t actually care if you ask nicely—though we swear it seems to play along better when you do. And isn’t that interesting? It’s a reminder that no matter how clever AI gets, it still relies on us to guide it effectively. A well-crafted question or thoughtful prompt can bring out the best in your AI assistant, making it a bit like asking your most reliable coworker for their opinion (and they don’t mind if you ask twice or refine the question!). So, if you’re using AI, don’t be afraid to get iterative, adjust your prompts, and yes—keep it polite, just in case it really does respond better that way.
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