How to ask for recommendations
Asking for recommendations is mostly about being clear, specific, and giving a bit of context so people (or an AI) can actually match what you need.
Here are some simple ways to do it well:
1. Say what you want
Be direct about the category:
- “Can you recommend some YouTube channels?”
- “Do you have book recommendations?”
2. Add your goal or vibe
This is the part most people forget, and it makes a big difference:
- “I want something motivating for fitness”
- “I’m looking for calm, minimalist lifestyle content”
- “Something beginner-friendly”
3. Add constraints (optional but powerful)
This helps narrow it down:
- budget (“free / cheap options”)
- time (“quick videos”)
- level (“beginner / advanced”)
- preferences (“no complicated stuff”, “vegan”, “short reads”)
4. Show an example of what you like (if you can)
- “I like creators like ___”
- “I enjoyed books like ___”
5. Put it all together (example)
Instead of just:
“Recommend me videos”
Try:
“Can you recommend YouTube videos about minimalism that are beginner-friendly and not too long?”
Or:
“I’m looking for simple plant-based meal ideas that are quick and don’t need many ingredients.”

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