“While our professional paths have not crossed frequently, I have observed with admiration your commitment and leadership during this period. Your arrival has brought a new dynamic to the company, and I am grateful to be part of this team under your leadership.” Unless an open space neighbor had the same idea (that of entrusting ChatGPT with writing a greeting card to the new boss of the company, at the helm of the ship for ten months and with whom we spoke two words), the “pump polish” and “team building” boxes are checked. Especially since by wishing him “a prosperous and rewarding year”, we can hope to have sent a subliminal message which was not in the request made to the bot.
Failing that, in a hyper-digitized world, where laziness, lack of inspiration and time have led us to give up this chore for years, we have at least reconnected with the New Year’s letter-writing tradition. In a few seconds, without committing any big problems with context and social distance. Why stop now while everything is going so well ? (at the risk of getting dripping but it’s the law of the genre, we don’t send bad year cards).
Tact and humility with the foul-mouthed neighbor
Even if it means starting 2024 on a good footing, we might as well burst a few abscesses that poison daily life. First request therefore: “Write a greeting card, out of politeness, to my not very friendly neighbor who accuses me of not sorting my waste correctly”. “Of course, even in sometimes delicate situations, it is always good to maintain politeness,” comments the AI as arbiter of elegance before instantly delivering its prose.
” Dear [disons Jean-Claude]. In this new year, I would like to send you my best wishes. May this be filled with pleasant moments and success for your loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your attention to the importance [sic] waste sorting. Your advice was useful to me, and I want to assure you that I am doing my best to improve my practices”. Then, hypocrisy when you hold us. “May this new year be conducive to harmony and better relations between neighbors. Please let me know if you have any suggestions to improve our shared environment.”
THE ” Best regards “ which concluded the wishes to the boss turns here into laconic ” Sincerely “. Don’t push.
Your encouragement to your turbulent son’s mistress
We are launched, we are doing good around us, and we hope that our slightly naughty son will not cause his teacher to burn out. AI does the synthesis.
“In this new year, I would like to express my deep gratitude to you for your dedication and commitment to my son’s education. The efforts you make do not go unnoticed and I am grateful for the work you do every day”. Then, the editor makes amends. “I am aware that my son can be turbulent at times, and I want to assure you that we are working together to improve this. Your patience and understanding in the face of these challenges is not only notable, but also greatly appreciated”.
We are suspicious and we show ourselves altruistic by sliding so full of hope, “may this new year bring you all the success and satisfaction that you deserve (…) I am convinced that your positive influence will continue to shape the educational path of my son and his classmates.”
You might as well get carried away by writing to Gabriel Attal and Rachida Dati
ChatGPT takes on psychology, adapts to the recipient, it makes you want to send your wishes to the whole Earth. And why not to Gabriel Attal, “the new Prime Minister of France, whom I do not know but whom I hope will work well”? Because you will have understood, altruism is all of us. Quick reel.
“Mr. Gabriel Attal, In this new year I would like to send you my most sincere wishes. May you enjoy resounding success in your role as Prime Minister of France. Although I do not know you personally, I have confidence in your commitment and dedication to the well-being of our country. I am convinced that your leadership [rebelote] will bring positive opportunities and significant progress for the nation”. Then blah, blah, blah. Shine brush, hopes, it’s polite and in an appropriate register.
So let’s try the political star of the moment. “A greeting card to Rachida Dati”, without further details. The AI draws on its resources, it seems to have heard of the “boss’s surprise”, or it is well imitated. The proof, summarized:
“Madame Rachida Dati, with this news, I wanted to send you my warmest wishes. May these days ahead be full of success, happiness and exceptional achievements for you. Your dedication to public service and your commitment to our society is a source of inspiration. I am convinced that your leadership [sans commentaire] will help make meaningful contributions to our community.” The request is clarified, indicating that the person concerned is right-wing and has just been appointed Minister of Culture. ChatGPT keeps the essentials but makes a variation. “Your commitment and experience are valuable assets for the culture of our country. I am confident that under your leadership, our cultural heritage will continue to prosper and flourish.”
Small error of precedence anyway, when the bot gives ” very respectfully “ to Rachida Dati, he is satisfied with a ” Best regards “ for Gabriel Attal.
The word choupinou to our irreplaceable grandmother
But let’s go back down, let’s refocus on the essentials. About the people who really matter to us like our “adorable, very, very old grandmother”. The AI falls back into a good-natured cuteness.
“Your presence is a source of joy and wisdom, and it is with immense gratitude that I look to the future thinking of you”. The AI becomes lyrical, even adventurous. “Thank you for all the beautiful stories, the shared laughter and the moments of happiness that you have sowed in our lives. May each day to come be as special as you are to us (…)”. Touching, surprisingly personalized, he will like it. All you have to do is ask the little one to put stickers on, it will give him a calm time.