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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