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Hey there,
Welcome back to AI, Eh? and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time. Really glad you're here.
Before we dive in, here is a quick recap of where we have been so far in case you missed anything or want to share these with someone who is just getting started:
In Issue 1 we introduced four free AI tools. In Issue 2 we covered how to talk to those tools so you actually get useful results. Now it is time to put it all together.
For all of the prompts in this issue you can use any of these three free tools. Just open one up, paste the prompt in and see what comes back:
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🤖 Claude — claude.ai — great for writing and explaining things clearly
🤖 ChatGPT — chat.openai.com — the most well known, very easy to get started with
🤖 Gemini — gemini.google.com — perfect if you are already in the Google ecosystem
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This week we are looking at 5 everyday tasks you can hand off to AI starting today. Each one includes a fill in the blank prompt and a ready made example you can copy and paste right now.
5 everyday tasks you can hand off to AI today
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1. Responding to customer reviews
Whether it is a glowing five star review or a frustrating complaint, responding to customer reviews takes time and the right words do not always come easily. AI is remarkably good at helping you craft responses that are warm, professional and on brand, without you having to stare at a blank screen wondering what to say.
This works for Google reviews, Facebook reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or anywhere else your customers leave feedback.
Fill in the blank prompt:
| "I own [YOUR BUSINESS TYPE] in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR PROVINCE], Canada. A customer left a review that says: [PASTE THE REVIEW HERE]. Can you write a warm, professional response that [ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR FEEDBACK / THANKS THEM / ADDRESSES THEIR CONCERN]?" |
Ready to use example:
| "I own a shoe repair shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A customer left a review that says: The boots I brought in look brand new. Incredible craftsmanship and ready ahead of schedule. Highly recommend! Can you write a warm, professional response that thanks them and invites them back?" |
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2. Writing emails
Most of us write dozens of emails every week. Some are easy, but the ones that require a delicate touch, asking for something, delivering bad news, following up without being pushy, those are the ones that eat up way more time than they should.
AI can draft almost any email you need in seconds. You still need to read it, adjust the tone, and make it sound like you, but it gets you 80% of the way there instantly.
Fill in the blank prompt:
| "I need to write an email to [WHO YOU ARE WRITING TO] about [WHAT THE EMAIL IS ABOUT]. The tone should be [PROFESSIONAL / FRIENDLY / FIRM BUT POLITE]. Please keep it to [LENGTH] and make sure to include [ANYTHING SPECIFIC YOU NEED IN THERE]." |
Ready to use example:
| "I need to write an email to my landlord about a leaking faucet in my rental apartment in Calgary, Alberta that has not been fixed despite me reporting it two weeks ago. The tone should be firm but polite. Please keep it to under 150 words and make sure to include a request for a specific repair date." |
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3. Drafting your professional bio
Almost everyone has a professional bio that is either outdated, too long, too stiff, or all three. Whether it is your LinkedIn about section, your website about page, a speaker introduction, or a bio for a community organization, keeping it current and well written is something most people dread.
AI is excellent at this. Give it the raw facts about who you are and what you do and it will organize them into something clear, engaging and appropriately professional.
Fill in the blank prompt:
| "Write a professional bio for me based on the following information: [YOUR NAME], [YOUR JOB TITLE OR ROLE], [WHERE YOU WORK OR WHAT YOU DO], [HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN DOING IT], [ANY NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS], based in [YOUR CITY], Canada. Keep the tone [WARM / PROFESSIONAL / CONVERSATIONAL] and aim for [SHORT / MEDIUM / LONG] length." |
Ready to use example:
| "Write a professional bio for me based on the following information: Sarah Chen, owner and head stylist, Curl Up Hair Studio, 12 years in the hair industry, won Best Salon in Halifax 2023, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Keep the tone warm and approachable and aim for a short length suitable for a website about page." |
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4. Researching and comparing options
Before you buy a new piece of equipment, switch suppliers, choose an insurance plan, or make any significant decision, you usually need to do some research. That research can take hours. AI can compress it significantly.
You can ask AI to compare two or more options, explain the pros and cons of each, and flag things you might not have considered. It gives you a much stronger starting point in a fraction of the time.
Fill in the blank prompt:
| "I am a [WHO YOU ARE] in [YOUR CITY], Canada and I am trying to decide between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. Can you give me a plain English comparison of the two, including the pros and cons of each, and flag anything important I should consider before making a decision?" |
Ready to use example:
| "I am a small business owner running a boutique clothing store in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and I am trying to decide between Square and Lightspeed as my point of sale system. Can you give me a plain English comparison of the two, including the pros and cons of each, and flag anything important I should consider before making a decision?" |
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5. Writing thank you notes and follow up messages
After a job interview, a client meeting, a networking event, or really any interaction where you want to leave a good impression, a well written follow up message makes a real difference. Most people know they should send one. Most people also put it off because they are not sure what to say.
AI makes this effortless. Give it the basic details of the interaction and ask it to write a warm, genuine follow up message. It takes thirty seconds and the impression it leaves can last much longer.
Fill in the blank prompt:
| "I just [HAD A JOB INTERVIEW / MET WITH A CLIENT / ATTENDED A NETWORKING EVENT] with [NAME OR COMPANY] in [YOUR CITY], Canada. I want to send a brief follow up message that [THANKS THEM / EXPRESSES MY INTEREST / KEEPS THE CONNECTION WARM]. Keep the tone [PROFESSIONAL / WARM / CASUAL] and keep it short." |
Ready to use example:
| "I just had a job interview with the hiring manager at a marketing agency in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I want to send a brief follow up message that thanks them for their time and expresses my excitement about the role. Keep the tone warm but professional and keep it under 100 words." |
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Your challenge this week
Pick one task from this list and try it today. Just one. You do not have to tackle all five at once. Start with whichever one has been sitting on your to-do list the longest and let AI take a first crack at it. I think you will be surprised how useful it is right out of the gate.
Coming up next week
Issue 4 is all about getting better answers from AI with some simple tricks that make a big difference. We are going to build on everything you have learned so far and show you how to take your results from good to great. Stay tuned.
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AI assisted, Human led.
Whatever AI produces for you, always read it, verify it, and make it sound like you. AI is an incredible first draft machine. Your judgment, your voice, and your values are always the final layer.
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As always, I read every reply personally. Which of these five tasks are you going to try first? Hit reply and let me know. Your answers help shape future issues!
If you found this useful, feel free to forward it to a friend, family member, or colleague who could benefit. The more Canadians who feel confident using AI the better!
Talk soon,
Chris
Founder, AI, Eh?
theaieh.ca 🍁
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