Make ChatGPT Ask Clarifying Questions First
blobxiaoyao · reddit · 2026-07-09
The author shares a "Socratic clarification" system prompt designed to make ChatGPT ask questions one by one before answering, ensuring it fully understands the requirements before generating an output.
This approach aims to reduce the model's tendency to guess when faced with ambiguous requests, making it highly suitable for requirement gathering, brainstorming, and solution conceptualization.
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