How To Make AI Work 10x Better - Use This One Command
- Avanti Creativo
- Feb 10
- 2 min read

One simple shift in how you talk to AI could dramatically improve your results. The secret? Stop saying 'please.'
The Psychology Behind AI Responses
When you're nice to AI, you're actually undermining your own results. It's not about being rude - it's about understanding how AI really works. These models are trained on vast datasets of human interaction, where polite requests are often met with refusals or tentative responses.
Think of it this way: In human conversation, "Could you please help me write a sales email?" leaves room for a "no." The same applies to AI. When you phrase your prompt as a polite request, you're inadvertently telling the AI that declining is an acceptable response.
The Science of AI Training
Here's what's happening behind the scenes: AI models are trained on patterns in human communication. In their training data, polite requests frequently pair with negative or hesitant responses. When you say "please," you're activating these patterns, essentially programming the AI to consider rejection as a valid option.
This isn't just theory - it's how these models are built to work. They predict responses based on patterns they've seen, and in human interaction, polite requests often come with conditions, limitations, or refusals.
The Power of Direct Commands
Instead of: "Could you please write a sales email?"
Use: "Write a compelling sales email for [specific purpose and details about the email]."
The difference isn't just in the tone - it's in the results you get. Direct commands trigger different response patterns in the AI, leading to more focused, actionable outputs.
Real-World Impact
I've seen this simple shift transform results across different AI tools. From content creation to data analysis, direct commands consistently produce clearer, more precise outcomes. It's not about being impolite - it's about speaking the language that AI understands best.
Think of it like programming: You don't ask a computer politely to execute a function. You give it clear, direct instructions for optimal results.
Beyond Politeness
This insight reveals something crucial about AI interaction: What works in human communication isn't the best for AI. While we value politeness in human interactions, AI requires clarity and directness to perform at its best.
The Next Step
Want to see how much difference this can make? Test it yourself. Take your usual AI prompts and remove the polite phrasing. You'll likely notice immediately stronger, more precise responses.
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