Need ChatGPT to respond in a more professional or specialised tone? Using the 3-word rule will enable you to get sharper ChatGPT Responses. Just adding three words to your prompt will help steer it instantly.
How to:
– At the end of your prompt, add: “…like a [role]” (e.g. journalist, marketer, data analyst).
– Example: “Summarise this email chain like a data analyst.”
What it’s for:
Using the 3-word rule enables you to get sharper ChatGPT responses, delivering more relevant, polished and context-aware replies. This techtip is ideal for those users writing reports, emails, briefings or handling any task where tone and clarity matter.
ProTip: Experiment with roles that fit your goal—try “editor”, “consultant”, “lawyer” or “client” to fine-tune the output to match your needs.
