Repeat last 3 words in questioning tone — opponent elaborates.

Don't ask "be my mentor" — ask "20 min on specific decision" 6 times until relationship becomes natural.

After a deep talk, ask: "What do I need to ask that I haven't?" — a trust revealer.

Replace the rote "how are you" with "what was the best part of your week?".

Before sending an emotional message, read it aloud in three tones and adjust.

Assign the model a specific background and expertise so its answer matches a real expert level.

State explicitly what you do not want in the output (words, styles, assumptions) to cut later editing.

Use an LLM to draft an email in 30 seconds, then edit by hand for personal tone.

"Max 80 words, don't use 'innovative', start with imperative" beats "make it short and clear".