What to say in any situation
AI-powered scripts for the conversations that matter. Fill in your details, copy the prompt, paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, and get a script written for your exact situation.
At work
Raises, promotions, feedback, first days, and everyday work conversations.
What to say when asking for a raise
Get a confident, evidence-based script for your salary increase conversation.
What to say when asking for a promotion
Build a persuasive case for why you are ready for the next level.
What to say when giving two weeks notice
Leave gracefully with a clear, professional resignation conversation.
What to say when you miss a deadline
Handle a missed deadline professionally with a clear apology and recovery plan.
What to say when asking for time off
Request leave confidently with a message that makes it easy for your manager to say yes.
What to say when asking for feedback
Ask for specific, useful feedback that actually helps you grow.
What to say when introducing yourself at a new job
Make a strong first impression with a clear, professional self-introduction.
What to say when declining extra work
Push back on extra tasks professionally without damaging the relationship.
What to say when asking to work from home
Make the case for remote or hybrid work with a clear, professional conversation.
What to say when you are overwhelmed at work
Tell your manager you are at capacity without damaging how you are perceived.
What to say when asking for a mental health day
Request time off for your wellbeing without over-explaining or feeling awkward.
Negotiations
Salary, job offers, pricing, and contracts.
What to say in a salary negotiation
Negotiate your job offer salary confidently without feeling uncomfortable.
What to say when making a counter offer
Make a confident counter offer that gets results without damaging the deal.
What to say when negotiating a price
Negotiate vendor, supplier, or service prices confidently and professionally.
What to say when declining a job offer
Turn down a job offer gracefully without burning the bridge.
What to say when negotiating rent
Negotiate a lower rent with your landlord or property manager with a clear, prepared script.
Difficult conversations
Conflict, apologies, feedback, and hard moments.
What to say when giving difficult feedback
Deliver critical feedback clearly and constructively without damaging trust.
What to say when receiving critical feedback
Respond to critical feedback professionally without becoming defensive.
What to say when resolving a conflict at work
Address workplace conflict directly and constructively before it escalates.
What to say when apologizing professionally
Apologize in a way that takes real accountability and restores trust.
What to say when addressing underperformance
Have a clear, direct conversation about performance gaps with your team member.
What to say when setting a professional boundary
Set a clear professional boundary without damaging the relationship.
Clients and sales
First calls, follow-ups, complaints, and pricing.
What to say on a first client call
Open a first client call confidently and set the right tone from the start.
What to say when following up after no response
Follow up on a proposal, email, or meeting without coming across as pushy.
What to say when a client complains
Turn a client complaint into a trust-building moment with the right language.
What to say when raising your prices
Announce a price increase to existing clients in a way that keeps them.
What to say when pushing back on scope creep
Address added requests outside your contract without losing the client.
What to say when ending a client relationship
Let a client go professionally, clearly, and without burning bridges.
What to say when asking a client for a review
Ask for a testimonial or online review at the right moment, in the right way.
What to say when chasing an overdue payment
Follow up on an unpaid invoice firmly and professionally without damaging the relationship.
Social and personal
Introductions, favors, declines, and boundaries.
What to say when declining an invitation
Turn down an invitation gracefully without damaging the relationship.
What to say when asking for a favor
Ask for a favor in a way that is respectful of the other person's time and easy to say yes to.
What to say when introducing yourself
Make a clear, memorable introduction that opens doors and starts real conversations.
What to say when following up after meeting someone
Turn a new connection into a real relationship with the right follow-up message.
What to say when ending a professional relationship
Part ways with a client, vendor, or colleague professionally and without drama.
Relationships
Asking someone out, defining things, breaking up, and being ghosted.
What to say when asking someone out
Ask someone out confidently and naturally, whether in person or by message.
What to say when turning someone down
Decline a date or romantic interest with honesty and kindness.
What to say when breaking up with someone
End a relationship with honesty, respect, and as little pain as possible.
What to say when you want to define the relationship
Have the "what are we?" conversation without pressure or awkwardness.
What to say when someone ghosts you
Decide whether to send a final message, and what to say if you do.
Family
Limits with parents, money conversations, conflict, and hard family moments.
What to say when setting limits with parents
Have an honest conversation with a parent about a limit you need them to respect.
What to say when talking about money with family
Navigate a money conversation with a family member without damaging the relationship.
What to say when there is tension in the family
Address a family conflict directly without making it bigger than it needs to be.
What to say when you cannot make a family event
Tell your family you will not be at an event without the guilt trip that usually follows.
What to say when someone is grieving
Find the right words to support someone who has lost someone they love.
Supporting others
What to say when a friend is going through something hard.
What to say when a friend loses their job
Support a friend who has just been laid off or let go without saying the wrong thing.
What to say when a friend is going through a divorce
Support a friend through a separation or divorce without saying the wrong thing.
What to say when a friend is struggling
Reach out to a friend who is going through a hard time mentally or emotionally.
What to say when someone is in the hospital
Reach out to someone who is ill or in hospital without saying something unhelpful.
What to say when someone dies
Find the right words to express condolences without relying on hollow phrases.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "What to say" tool?+
It is a collection of AI prompt scripts for real-life communication situations: asking for a raise, handling a client complaint, negotiating salary, declining extra work, and more. You fill in your specific details, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to get a personalized script.
How do I use these prompts?+
Choose a situation below, fill in the placeholder fields with your details, copy the generated prompt, and paste it into any AI tool. The AI will write a script tailored to your specific situation.
Which AI tool should I use with these prompts?+
These prompts work with any major AI tool: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or Perplexity. Claude tends to produce the most nuanced conversational scripts. ChatGPT is strong for more direct, structured output.
Are these prompts free?+
Yes. All prompts on this page are completely free to use. No account required. For access to 1,000,000+ advanced prompts across every category, upgrade to Lucy+.