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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’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
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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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