Write a short request that gets a fast reply
Task · Asks & requests
Time saved · 5 min per message (estimate, not measured)
Steps
- Open ChatGPT in a new chat
- Paste the prompt and fill in the [brackets]
- Paste your text or details where shown
- Read the result, push back on anything off, and edit before you use it
Prompt / template
Help me write a short Slack/Teams/email message asking [person] to [what I need] by [when]. Context they need: [1-2 facts]. Put the ask in the first line, make it easy to say yes (offer an option or a draft), and keep it under 60 words. Friendly, no apologies, no "just checking in". Give me two versions.
Source · https://academy.openai.com/public/clubs/work-users-ynjqu/resources/chatgpt-for-any-role
Last checked · 2026-10-19