ChatGPT Basics: Let's talk (S1E4)

👋 Hey reader,
I cannot tell you how happy I am to see you here!
♥️ Today’s post is dedicated to my husband, Miša.
The one who shows me every day how beautiful life can be when we truly listen and communicate with love.
In case you missed our previous episode ➡️ HERE.
Tell me,
🤓 Do you remember when you first started dating?
So weird! (at least for me - don’t make me feel alone here!).
Not sure what to say, how to act, as the words are leaving your mouth you think “oh god they did not need to know that”, but the words just kept coming out and at one point you are just an observer of a clusterf*ck event, just waiting for it to end so you can escape. It ends with you saying that you need to go - after an embarrassing night that felt like infinity.
For those of you that have never been on a bad date (is that even possible?!) let me sum it up for you:
“What is he/she even talking about?”
“Do I even need to be going out? It’s just a waste of time.”
“Why is he/she talking so much?”
“Is he talking German now, what is happening?”
“Seriously, am I supposed to believe that?”
“I’m never gonna see him/her again.”
“Ok Mina is going to be so disappointed if this doesn’t work out, let me try once more.” (Mina - a friend that promised he/she is a great guy/girl)
“I’m not looking for perfection, but this is terrible.”
“That waiter is hot.”
❓Can you draw a parallel between this and you talking to ChatGPT?
P.S. The one with German - my dear husband pushed ChatGPT so far once that it just went completely crazy and started speaking German.
P.P.S. The one with Mina - when you open a new chat and just start again in hopes of a better result.
P.P.P.S. The one with the waiter - when you start thinking Claude might be better 😉
Usually on a bad date, you can blame both sides. I said usually, no need to get all defensive! 😉
But, in the case of ChatGPT I hate to be the bearer of bad news:
It's probably you.
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But it doesn’t have to be this way!
♥️ We all have the right to great dates. Conversation rolling, date laughing, body language on fire. You are on top of the world! You got this! This is what you need.
🧚 I’ll do what I can, to give you a chance for the best date ever with ChatGPT - but it’s on you to make it happen!
And if at this point you had so many bad dates and lost all hope - I understand.
But, remember Lloyd (Jim Carrey) in Dumb and Dumber:
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(if it doesn’t ring a bell, check link)
That is the optimism and hope you need in order to have a really great date. If you are not that kind of guy/girl you can stop reading.
💃 But if you are, like me, committed to the art of great dates, keep reading!
🚀 Anatomy of a great Prompt from ChatGPT itself:
🍷 Indulge me honey, act as.. - Role play
Sometimes you don’t just want a chat; you want a whole performance. Ask me to put on a role and I’ll dress the part. Teacher, pirate, therapist, or even your sassy best friend - I’ve got the wardrobe.
💡 Example: “Act as a French sommelier and explain blockchain as if it were a wine tasting.”
🍷 Set the scene - Context
A date without context is just two strangers staring at each other. Tell me where we are, who you are, and what you’re after, and I’ll bring the right energy.
💡 Example: “I’m writing a newsletter for busy HR managers—summarize the new labor law in under 200 words, keeping it practical.”
🍷 Set the mood - Tone and temperature
Do you want candlelight whispers or wild karaoke? Mood shapes everything. Tone tells me how to sound, and temperature (my creativity dial) decides if I’m conservative or adventurous.
💡 Example: “Explain the benefits of yoga in a playful, cheeky tone with a bit of poetry.”
(Pro tip: try a higher temperature if you want surprises, lower if you want precision.)
🍷 Lead the way (to the dancefloor) - Instructions
Don’t leave me guessing about the steps—tell me exactly how you want to dance. Do you want bullets, a table, a script, or a haiku? I’ll follow your lead.
💡 Example: “Give me a 3-step list for improving my LinkedIn profile, each step no longer than one sentence.”
🍷 Slow down cowboy! - Take a second to think
No need to rush things. We can take it slow. And trust me I will perform better!
💡 Example: “Take a second to think before you answer me.” added to your prompt will make a huge difference. Try it!
🍷 The art of a great love letter - Formatting
Presentation matters. A messy text kills the romance, but clear formatting—headings, bullets, tables—makes your message irresistible.
💡 Example: “Make me a table comparing index funds vs. ETFs, with columns for pros and cons.”
🍷 Safe word - Boundaries
Limits aren’t a turn-off—they keep the fun focused. Word counts, styles, forbidden words—all sexy constraints that keep us both on track.
💡Example: “Describe AI in under 50 words, no jargon allowed.”
🍷 That’s what I like! - Examples
Want to show me what makes your heart flutter? Share an example. It’s the best way to make sure I don’t overstep or underdeliver.
💡Example: “Write an intro in the style of this one: [insert link or text].”
🌙Week 4 conclusion:
🎉 Now you can talk! I truly hope you have tried some of these “seduction” techniques and saw firsthand how they work.
The following hurdles should be resolved:
✅ ”It feels like you don’t get me at all — I’ve explained/told you this before, why do I have to repeat myself?”
✅ “Every time I ask, you answer differently — I can’t rely on you if you keep changing your answers.”
✅ ”Whoa, that’s way too long, can you just give me the main point?
🙏 Before I say goodbye, I want to ask you to be a great partner. And not just with ChatGPT!
Don’t let the magic go away - ever.
Continue to work on your communication skills day in and out.
Until next time,
Olga ✈️

Officially a member of Hotovo's backend stream, although I tackle anything thrown my way - no matter the domain I'm always up for a challenge! I have worked with everything from startups to major enterprise platforms, always focused on elegant code and clear cut solutions - leaving each place better than I found it. Most recently, my focus has been on blockchain and DeFi systems. When I'm not debugging existential crises in code (or occasionally, in life), you can find me out on a hike with my husband and our rescue dog Keči, who still thinks I work in snacks, not software.