25 everyday things to ask AI (with prompts you can copy)

The hardest part of getting started is often knowing what to ask. Here are 25 real uses, grouped by area of life. Copy any prompt, fill in the [brackets] and go.

At home

1. Understand a confusing letter

Explain this letter in plain English. What does it want me to do,
by when, and is there anything I should worry about? [paste letter]

2. Plan the week’s meals

Plan 5 easy weekday dinners for 2 adults and 2 children (one is a fussy
eater who won't eat anything spicy). Budget-friendly, under 30 minutes
each. Then give me one combined shopping list grouped by supermarket aisle.

3. Use up what’s in the fridge

I have [chicken thighs, half a bag of spinach, rice, a lemon]. What can
I make tonight in under 40 minutes?

4. Write a tricky message

Help me write a polite but firm message to my neighbour about [their
dog barking early in the morning]. I want to keep a good relationship.

5. Plan a trip

Plan a relaxed 3-day trip to [York] for two people in their 60s who
enjoy history, good food and not too much walking. Include a rough
daily plan.

Life admin

6. Complain effectively

Help me write a complaint to [company] about [issue]. Here's what
happened: [details]. I'd like [refund/replacement]. Keep it factual
and polite, under 200 words.

7. Compare options

I'm choosing between [two broadband deals]. Here are the details:
[paste]. Compare them in a simple table and tell me which suits a
household that [works from home and streams a lot].

8. Prepare for an appointment

I have a GP appointment about [recurring headaches]. Help me write a
short list of symptoms and questions to take with me.

(AI can help you prepare, but always take medical advice from a professional.)

9. Make a checklist

Make me a checklist for [moving house] with things to do 4 weeks,
2 weeks, 1 week before and on the day.

10. Understand the jargon

What does "[remortgage product transfer]" mean? Explain simply, with
an example.

At work

11. Draft an email

Write a short email to my team letting them know [the Friday meeting
is moving to Monday at 10]. Friendly and brief.

12. Summarise a long document

Summarise this document in 5 bullet points, then list any actions
or deadlines. [paste or upload]

13. Turn notes into minutes

Turn these rough meeting notes into tidy minutes with decisions and
actions (who / what / by when): [paste notes]

14. Get unstuck on a blank page

I need to write [a proposal for a new staff rota]. Ask me 5 questions,
then draft an outline based on my answers.

15. Check your writing

Check this for spelling, grammar and clarity. Keep my voice. Just
fix mistakes and suggest improvements: [paste]

16. Prepare for a difficult conversation

I need to tell a colleague [their work has had mistakes lately]. Help
me plan what to say so it's kind, clear and constructive.

Running a business

17. Social media posts

Write 3 short Instagram captions for [our new autumn menu] at [a cosy
independent café]. Warm, not salesy. Suggest hashtags.

18. Reply to a review

Write a gracious reply to this 2-star review. Acknowledge the problem,
don't be defensive, and invite them back: [paste review]

19. Write a quote or estimate

Turn these details into a clear, professional quote for a customer:
[job, materials, labour, price, timescale].

Learning and hobbies

20. Learn something new

Teach me the basics of [growing tomatoes] in 5 short steps. I'm a
complete beginner with a small patio.

21. Practise a language

Let's practise simple Spanish conversation. You're a waiter in a café.
Correct my mistakes gently after each reply.

22. Get book or film suggestions

I loved [books/films]. Suggest 5 similar ones and say briefly why.

Job hunting

23. Improve your CV

Here's my CV and a job advert. Suggest specific changes to make my CV
a better match, without inventing anything: [paste both]

24. Practise an interview

Interview me for [a receptionist job at a vet's]. Ask one question at a
time and give me feedback after each answer.

Just for fun

25. Settle a debate

My family is arguing about [whether a Jaffa Cake is a cake or a biscuit].
Give us the best case for each side, then a verdict.

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A few golden rules

• Don’t share passwords, bank details or other people’s private information.
• Double-check anything important, especially facts, figures, health or money.
• Keep chatting. Ask for changes until it’s right.

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