What is a prompt — CCA-F Exam Prep

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Split screen. Left: a generic, bland email on a laptop. Right: a sharp, professional email with specific details. Same AI model in both. The left side is grey and lifeless, the right side is crisp and confident.

You type "write me an email" into Claude.

It writes a generic email. Dear Sir or Madam. I hope this finds you well. Regards. You could have written that in your sleep.

Then you type: "Write me a professional email to my boss explaining I need Friday off for a doctor's appointment. Tone: respectful but firm."

Night and day. Same model. Different prompt.