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Skipping the 'thank yous' with ChatGPT: A surprising experiment

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3/15/2025

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I tested if saying thanks matters with ChatGPT—it doesn’t. But does clarity in prompts help? Absolutely. How specific are yours?

Skipping the 'thank yous' with ChatGPT: A surprising experiment

Skipping the 'Thank Yous' with ChatGPT: A Surprising Experiment

Ever wondered if your politeness—or lack thereof—affects how ChatGPT responds? I did, and what I found might just surprise you.

The Politeness Experiment

One day, I decided to test a theory: Does being polite to ChatGPT yield better responses? I alternated between courteous prompts like, 'Could you please explain the concept of recursion?' and more direct ones like, 'Explain recursion.'

The results? Surprisingly, the quality of responses remained consistent. ChatGPT, being the impartial AI it is, doesn't seem to care whether I say 'please' or not. It's like that unbothered friend who doesn't mind if you forget to text back.

Why Politeness Might Not Matter

ChatGPT operates on algorithms and data, not emotions. It processes input and generates output based on patterns, not on how nicely you ask. So, whether you're as polite as a British butler or as blunt as a New Yorker, ChatGPT's responses stay the same.

But Wait, There's More...

While ChatGPT doesn't 'care' about politeness, using clear and specific prompts does make a difference. For instance, saying, 'Explain recursion with an example in Python' will get you a more targeted response than just 'Explain recursion.'

So, while you can skip the 'thank yous,' don't skimp on clarity. After all, ChatGPT isn't a mind reader—yet.

Final Thoughts

Feel free to drop the formalities when chatting with ChatGPT. It's not keeping score. But remember, clarity is key. The more precise your prompt, the better the response. Now, isn't that something to be thankful for?

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Ever wondered if ChatGPT cares about your manners? I tested it—switching between ultra-polite prompts and straight-to-the-point ones. Guess what? No difference! Turns out, AI doesn’t get offended (yet). But specificity? That matters. So, skip the 'thank yous' if you want, but keep your prompts crystal clear!

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