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Ask for help clearly and kindly

Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot

What you’ll be able to do

You can make a request that is easy to say yes to and easy to act on.

The problem

Vague asks get ignored or generate the wrong help.

What this skill does

Ask AI to shape a request with the what, the why, and the deadline.

When to use it

  • When you need something specific from someone.
Juni, the One AI Skill guide

Juni’s tip

Make it easy to help you. Be specific about what and by when.

The prompt

Main prompt
Help me ask [person] for [what I need]. Make it clear, polite, and easy to act on, with a why and a deadline. Context: [context]
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Your prompt
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Weak vs. better

✗ Weak prompt

Ask them for help.

✓ Better prompt

Draft a clear, kind request to [person] for [what I need]: the specific ask, a short why, and a realistic deadline. Context: [context]

Why this works

A specific ask with a why and a deadline is far easier to grant.

Practice task

Try it now

Rewrite a vague request into a clear, kind ask.

Self-check

  • The ask is specific, not vague
  • It includes a why and a deadline

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Asking for help with no clear request.
  • Leaving out the deadline, so it gets deprioritized.

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