Ask AI to Ask You Questions First
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
You can have the AI gather details before it answers.
The problem
AI often answers immediately, even when it is missing what it needs to help well.
What this skill does
Ask the AI to interview you first with a few questions before giving its answer. Your replies give it the context to do a much better job. This works well for plans, drafts, and advice.
When to use it
- Use this for anything personal or detailed, where the right answer depends on your situation.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: the best help starts with good questions. Let AI ask before it answers.
The prompt
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Fill in the blanks — your ready-to-use prompt builds as you type.
Weak vs. better
ask me stuff
Before answering, ask me up to 3 questions you need to plan a simple weekly meal prep for me. Then wait for my replies.
Why this works
Letting the AI collect key details first means its final answer is built around your real situation, not assumptions.
Practice task
Pick a request and ask the AI to question you first, then answer its questions before it replies.
Self-check
- The AI asked specific questions before answering.
- I answered them, and the final answer reflects my replies.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Telling it to ask questions but then ignoring them and demanding the answer anyway.
- Asking for too many questions, so it turns into a long interview instead of help.
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