Stop being polite to AI tools
it might feel you are being generous, but it's costing the whole world.
Do you add "please" before each prompt?
Let me tell you why this is unnecessary.
Every time you add those extra words, you're:
• Wasting computational resources
• Adding to electricity consumption
• Increasing carbon footprint
• Making the whole process slower for yourself
AI tools don't have feelings.
They won't feel disrespected if you speak directly.
What should you do instead?
• Be concise and direct with your prompts
• Remove unnecessary words like "please," "thank you," and "if you don't mind"
• Focus on clear instructions rather than polite conversation
• Save those courtesies for humans who actually appreciate them
I've been working closely with AI tools for years now, and trust me, they perform better with direct instructions.
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