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Writing emails and texts

Tell it who the message is for, why, and what tone. Paste your rough version to get it cleaned up, then make it yours.

Key points

What the video says

AI can help you write emails and texts, from a thank-you note to a tricky message to your landlord.

Start by telling it three things: who it's to, why you're writing, and the tone you want, like warm, firm, or short.

Or paste in your own rough version, mistakes and all, and ask it to clean it up.

Too long? Just ask for a shorter one, and it will trim it down for you.

If it's not quite right, just tell it what to change, and ask it to try again with a friendlier word or two.

Never paste private numbers, like your bank account, card numbers, or passwords.

And before you send it, read it over and change the words so it sounds like you.

Next: planning meals and trips.

Try it yourself

Write a short, warm text inviting my sister to lunch on Saturday.
Make this calmer but keep my point: [paste your draft]

Check yourself

  1. Which request works best?
  2. You wrote a rough, angry draft. Try:
  3. What should never go into the email request?

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