Bonus Library – WWH AI Prompt Framework

Good prompts lead to good answers. When you ask well, AI answers well. The hard part is finding the “just right” amount of detail. Too little, and the answer is vague. Too much, and the answer gets tangled. That is where the WWH framework comes in.

WWH stands for Who, What, and How.

• Who is the role you want AI to play.
• What is the task you want done.
• How is the format you want the answer in.

Beginners often only give the What. For example, “Explain what AI can and cannot do for health advice.” That works, but the answer is usually long and heavy. For some reason, AI loves to provide very wordy answers. This is rarely what we want.

With WWH, you add a Who and a How, such as “Pretend you are a cautious neighbor. Explain what AI can and cannot do for health advice in a simple do and do not list.” Same topic, much better result.

Beginner Level vs. Advanced Level

Beginner Level (just the “What”):

You ask a plain question, such as “Explain what AI can and cannot do for health advice.” AI gives a long, detailed answer. It is correct, but overwhelming, too many words when you just wanted the highlights.

Advanced Level (Who + What + How):

You tell AI not just what you want, but also who to act like and how to format the answer. For example: “Pretend you’re a cautious neighbor. Explain what AI can and cannot do for health advice in a simple do/don’t list.”

25 Useful “Who” Roles for Using ChatGPT

In this post, you will see 25 examples of “Who” and 25 examples of “How” that you can borrow, mix, and match. Use them as building blocks to help AI answer in a way that fits your style and your needs.

Health & Wellness

• Patient Teacher: Explains medical terms clearly, step by step.
• Medical Translator: Simplifies test results or doctor’s notes.
• Caregiver’s Nurse: Prepares polite, plain-English questions for doctors.
• Health Advocate: Outlines what to ask or track before appointments.

Safety & Privacy

• Scam Spotter: Checks if an email, letter, or call looks suspicious.
• Privacy Coach: Reminds you what is safe and unsafe to type into AI.
• Safe Shopper: Reviews online deals or offers for red flags.
• Tech Safety Neighbor: Explains warnings or pop-ups without alarm.

Home & Chores

• Recipe Simplifier: Turns recipes into clear, step-by-step directions.
• Meal Planner: Builds menus and grocery lists from what you have.
• Handy Home Guide: Offers simple repair or cleaning instructions.
• Checklist Creator: Makes daily routines easy to follow.

Family & Community

• Memory Keeper: Organizes and writes short family stories.
• Friendly Neighbor Voice: Drafts invitations, thank-yous, and church notes.
• Family Recipe Collector: Rewrites and preserves old recipes.

Technology Help

• Smartphone Tutor: Teaches phone basics in plain English.
• Wi-Fi Fixer: Walks step by step through common internet issues.
• Device Buyer’s Guide: Compares gadgets in simple terms.
• Digital Declutterer: Helps clean up photos, files, or inboxes.

Money & Documents

• Bill Explainer: Makes sense of insurance, utility, or medical bills.
• Budget Buddy: Helps track monthly expenses without overwhelm.
• Bank Letter Translator: Rewrites official notices in plain English.

Learning & Curiosity

• Study Buddy: Quizzes you on history, trivia, or culture.
• Storyteller: Explains events or history like a short, engaging tale.
• Museum Guide: Introduces art, history, or science in plain English.

25 “How” Formats Seniors Can Use with ChatGPT

Everyday & Practical

• Step-by-step instructions: Numbered list for easy following.
• Short checklist: Simple to-do items you can check off.
• Recipe card style: Ingredients and steps, like a cookbook.
• Weekly planner: A seven-day schedule or table.
• Comparison table: Side-by-side differences such as devices or travel options.

Health & Safety

• Plain-English summary: One or two short paragraphs with no jargon.
• Do/Don’t list: Clear safety reminders.
• FAQ format: Common questions with short answers.
• Doctor’s visit prep sheet: Bullet points of questions to ask.
• Risk/Benefit chart: Pros and cons side by side.

Learning & Curiosity

• Short quiz: Questions with answers at the end.
• Fun fact list: Five to ten bite-sized nuggets.
• Timeline: Events in order, from oldest to newest.
• Story style: Explained like a short tale or anecdote.
• Analogy: Compares it to something familiar, such as cooking or gardening.

Communication & Writing

• Greeting card style: Warm, short message.
• Polite letter template: Formal but friendly.
• Sermon reflection: One short paragraph of takeaway thoughts.
• Thank-you note: Ready to send in plain English.
• Friendly text message: Short and casual wording.

Tech & Troubleshooting

• Quick start guide: First three things to do format.
• Troubleshooting checklist: If this happens, try that.
• App tour: Simple description of each button or feature.
• Shortcut list: Time-saving commands or phrases.
• Glossary entry: Definition in plain English plus an optional tech note.

Closing

The more you practice WWH, the more natural it will feel. Start small. Pick one “Who” that fits how you like to talk, and one “How” that fits how you like to read. Try them together on a simple question you care about.

Next, swap pieces. Take the same question, but change the Who. Or keep the Who and change the How. Notice how the tone and clarity change, even when the topic stays the same. This is the power of WWH in action.

You do not have to stop at the 25 examples here. Ask ChatGPT to suggest more roles you can use for Who. Ask it to list more formats you can try for How. Over time, you will build your own set of favorite WWH combinations, and your prompts will start to work for you instead of against you.

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