The Everyday AI Cheat Sheet
A little help with everyday life. No experience needed.
What are AI chat tools?
ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are tools you can type questions or requests into, like sending a message. They write back with ideas, explanations, or drafts you can change to suit you.
Ask a good question
“Help me [task]. Here is my situation: [details]. Keep it [short, friendly, or simple]. Give me [a list, a plan, or a draft]. Ask me if you need more information.”
10 prompts to copy and paste
Open a chat tool, paste one request below, and replace the [brackets] with your details.
Plan meals
Plan 3 easy dinners for [number] people using these fridge ingredients: [list]. Allow [minutes] per meal. Avoid [allergies]. List any extras to buy.
Reply to a tricky message
Help me reply to this text or email: [paste without private details]. I want to say [main point]. Keep it kind, clear, and under 100 words.
Understand a bill or letter
Explain this medical bill or letter in plain words: [paste with all personal details removed]. What does each part mean, and what should I ask the sender? Do not guess missing details.
Plan a kid’s birthday
Plan a birthday for a [age]-year-old with [number] guests and a [budget] budget at [place]. Suggest simple games, food, and a shopping list.
Describe a product
Write a short, friendly product description for my small business. Product: [item]. Customer: [who]. Benefits: [list]. Use only these facts: [details].
Find caption ideas
Give me 5 short captions for a photo or video of [describe it]. My audience is [who]. Make them [funny, warm, or helpful]. Use everyday words.
Make a budget
Help me draft a monthly budget. Income: [amount]. Bills: [list amounts only]. Savings goal: [amount]. Show what is left and suggest small changes. Check the math.
Plan a trip
Plan a [days]-day trip to [place] for [who] with a [budget] budget. Include [interests] and [walking or access needs]. Tell me which prices and opening times to check.
Sum up a long article
Sum up this article in 5 short bullet points: [paste text]. Explain unfamiliar words and list the main takeaway. Use only what the article says.
Practice a hard conversation
Help me practice talking to [person’s role] about [issue]. My goal is [goal]. Play the other person, ask one question at a time, and help me stay calm and clear.
3 ways to stay safe
- Keep private details out. Remove names, addresses, passwords, account numbers, and personal medical details before pasting.
- Double-check facts. Check dates, prices, and numbers with the original source. Ask a qualified person about medical, money, or legal decisions.
- AI can be confidently wrong. A sure-sounding answer can still be made up. If something seems off, pause and check.