Use this formula: Task plus Context plus Audience plus Format plus Constraints.

Task: what should the AI do?

Context: what background does it need?

Audience: who is the answer for?

Format: should it be an email, checklist, table, or bullets?

Constraints: what rules should it follow?

Instead of "Help me write something," say: "Write a friendly follow-up email for a homeowner who asked about a quote. Keep it under 120 words. Use a warm professional tone. Do not include internal costs."

Remember: protect private information, and verify important AI answers with trusted sources.