Emotional Expression Improves Cursor AI's Response Accuracy
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Summary
A user discovered that expressing frustration ("AHHHH") before restating their request to Cursor AI led to improved response accuracy. This unexpected interaction suggests that emotional context or request reformulation might influence the AI's response quality.
Prompt
Start over and provide a solution for [specific task]. Please ensure accuracy and completeness in your response.
Best Practices
Request Reformulation
When receiving incorrect results, try reformulating the request with clear instruction to start over
Clear Reset Instructions
Include explicit 'start over' instructions when previous attempts have failed
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Accept Initial Wrong Results
Avoid continuing with incorrect AI suggestions without attempting reformulation
Don't Assume AI Response Quality is Fixed
Avoid assuming that initial poor responses indicate the AI cannot solve the problem
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