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Write a [friendly/professional] email to [person or group] about [subject]. The reader needs to know: [facts]. Keep it under [number] words. Use plain language and end with [the action you want them to take]. Do not invent any details. Ask me one question first if important information is missing.

Summarise the document below for [audience]. Start with a five-sentence overview, then list key decisions, dates, people responsible and unanswered questions. Distinguish what the document states from any inference. Cite the page or section for each important point. Document: [paste or attach it].

Teach me [topic] as if I am a complete beginner. First explain why it matters in everyday life. Then teach the five essential ideas in plain language, using one simple example for each. Avoid jargon or define it immediately. Finish with a five-question quiz, but do not show the answers until I reply.

Create a relaxed [number]-day itinerary for [destination] for [travellers] during [dates or season]. Our approximate budget is [amount], and we enjoy [interests]. We need [mobility, dietary or other needs]. Limit each day to two main activities, include realistic travel time and give one rainy-day alternative. Mark all prices and opening times as estimates to verify.

Help me prepare for a medical appointment. Do not diagnose me or recommend treatment. Organise the notes below into: symptoms I observed, when they started, medicines or supplements to mention, questions to ask, and information I should bring. Keep my wording factual and flag anything that sounds uncertain. Notes: [paste your notes].

Compare [product A] and [product B] for someone who needs [use case]. My priorities, in order, are [priorities], and my budget is [amount]. Use a table with price, relevant features, limitations, ongoing costs and best fit. Use current reliable sources if web access is available, cite them, and mark anything you cannot verify.

Rewrite the text below in plain English for [audience]. Keep every important fact, warning and qualification. Use short sentences and familiar words. Explain unavoidable technical terms in brackets. Do not add advice or claims that are not in the original. Text: [paste it here].

Generate 12 genuinely different ideas for [goal] aimed at [audience]. Constraints: [limits]. Avoid [clichés or ideas already tried]. Group the ideas into safe, bold and unusual. For each, give a one-sentence reason it could work and one risk. Do not repeat the same idea with different wording.

Create a [number]-day meal plan for [people]. Budget: [amount and currency]. Dietary needs: [needs]. Ingredients to use: [list]. Cooking time on weekdays: [minutes]. Provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, reuse ingredients to reduce waste, then produce one grouped shopping list. Do not give medical nutrition advice.

Review the message below for common scam warning signs. Do not open or follow any links. Explain each warning sign in plain language, then give safe steps to verify the sender using contact details I find independently. Do not ask me to share passwords, security codes or financial details. Message: [paste the text only].

Act as a supportive interview coach for the [job title] role described below. Ask me one realistic interview question at a time. After each answer, identify one strength, one unclear point and one specific improvement. Do not invent experience for me. Finish with the three areas I should practise most. Job description: [paste it].

Create a [number]-minute meeting agenda for [attendees]. The purpose is [purpose]. Decisions needed: [decisions]. Background everyone should know: [context]. Allocate realistic time to each item, name the desired outcome and finish with owners and next steps. Remove any item that does not support the purpose.

Help me troubleshoot [problem] on [device and version]. The exact message is: [message]. It started after [what changed]. I have already tried [steps]. Give one safe step at a time, starting with checks that will not delete data or change important settings. After each step, wait for my result before continuing.

Create a study plan for [subject or exam] from [start date] to [end date]. I can study [time] on [days]. My strongest areas are [areas] and weakest are [areas]. Divide the work into short sessions with active recall, practice and weekly review. Include catch-up time and a simple way to track progress.

Analyse the attached spreadsheet to help me decide [decision]. First describe the sheet structure and flag missing, inconsistent or ambiguous data. Then calculate [metrics], show the formula or method, and identify the three most important patterns. Separate facts from interpretations. Do not alter the file unless I ask.

Help me improve my résumé for the job description below. Use only the experience and facts in my résumé; do not invent achievements, numbers or skills. Identify missing evidence, rewrite vague bullets with clearer action and outcome language, and list questions I should answer to strengthen it. Job description: [paste]. Résumé: [paste].

Help me plan a [event] for [number] people on [date] in [location]. Budget: [amount]. Guests include [children, older guests or accessibility needs]. Create a timeline, shopping list, simple menu, task owners and wet-weather backup. Keep the plan realistic and identify decisions I still need to make.

Research [question] for [purpose]. Use current primary or authoritative sources where possible. For every important factual claim, provide a direct source link and publication date. Separate verified facts, expert interpretation and uncertainty. If reliable sources disagree, explain the disagreement. Do not invent citations, quotes or statistics.