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Quick Prompts: Personal Conversations

Real-time AI assistance for meaningful conversations with friends, family, and loved ones.

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Quick Prompts: Personal Conversations

Real-time AI assistance for meaningful conversations with friends, family, and loved ones.

Personal Conversations quick prompts help you be more present, caring, and thoughtful during time with people who matter to you. Whether you're catching up with an old friend, having dinner with family, or spending quality time with a partner, these prompts help you remember what's shared, show genuine care, and strengthen your relationships.

Each goal category supports a different aspect of meaningful connection. Use "Being Present" to help you remember important details, "Showing Care" to respond supportively to emotions, and "Strengthening Bonds" to deepen your relationships over time.

Note: These prompts are designed to help you be a better listener and more thoughtful friend or family member—not to replace genuine connection. Use them to enhance your presence, not to substitute for it.


Goal: Being Present

When this applies: You want to be fully present and remember what the people you care about share with you. Life moves fast, and it's easy to forget the details that matter—upcoming events, things they're excited about, or concerns they've mentioned.

Ideal settings: Catching up with friends, family dinners, phone calls with loved ones, any conversation where you want to remember what matters to them.

💡What did they share?

What it does: Helps you capture the key updates, stories, and moments they've shared during your conversation so you can remember them later.

When to use it:

  • You've been having a long, winding conversation with lots of updates

  • You want to remember what's happening in their life

  • You'll want to follow up later and need to remember what was discussed

  • You want to demonstrate that you were listening the next time you talk

Example scenario: Your sister called to catch up, and she talked about her new job, her son's school play, a problem with her neighbor, and her upcoming vacation plans. That's a lot to remember. You want to capture the key things so you can ask about them next time.

What to expect: A summary of the key updates, stories, and moments they've shared—organized in a way that helps you remember what matters to them.

💡What should I remember?

What it does: Identifies important things mentioned that you should remember—upcoming events, things they're excited about, concerns they have, or commitments that matter to them.

When to use it:

  • They mentioned dates, events, or milestones you should track

  • Something is coming up that matters to them

  • You want to be the kind of person who follows up and remembers

  • There are things you could acknowledge or support if you don't forget

Example scenario: During coffee with a friend, they mentioned a big presentation at work next week, their dog's vet appointment on Thursday, and their anniversary coming up. You want to remember to ask how these things went.

What to expect: A list of things worth remembering—upcoming events, important dates, things they're anticipating or worried about—so you can follow up appropriately.

💡What matters to them?

What it does: Helps you understand what seems most important to them right now—what they're passionate about, concerned about, or focused on.

When to use it:

  • You want to understand their current priorities and concerns

  • They've talked about many things and you want to identify what matters most

  • You want to be supportive of what they care about

  • You sense something is weighing on them but aren't sure what

Example scenario: Your dad talked about politics, the weather, sports, and his garden, but kept coming back to worries about his retirement account. Beneath the surface chatter, what's really on his mind?

What to expect: Insight into what seems most important or weighing on them based on the conversation—the underlying themes rather than just the topics.

💡Fun moments to remember

What it does: Captures jokes, funny stories, or special moments from your conversation that would be nice to remember or reference later.

When to use it:

  • You shared laughs or special moments you don't want to forget

  • An inside joke emerged that you could reference later

  • You want to remember the fun parts, not just the serious updates

  • You could brighten their day later by referencing something funny

Example scenario: During a long dinner with friends, someone told a hilarious story about their disastrous camping trip, and you all laughed until you cried. You want to remember the details so you can bring it up next time you're together.

What to expect: A capture of the fun moments, jokes, and light-hearted stories from your conversation—the moments that made your time together special.


Goal: Showing Care

When this applies: You want to respond supportively to what they're feeling and experiencing. Being a good friend or family member means being there emotionally, not just physically.

Ideal settings: When someone is going through something difficult, sharing good news, or opening up about their feelings.

💡How are they feeling?

What it does: Helps you understand their emotional state based on what they've shared—picking up on feelings they may not have explicitly stated.

When to use it:

  • You want to make sure you're reading their emotional state correctly

  • Something seems off but they haven't said what

  • You want to respond appropriately to how they're feeling

  • Their words and tone might be telling you different things

Example scenario: Your friend says everything is "fine" with their new job, but they keep mentioning long hours, a difficult boss, and missing their old colleagues. Are they really fine, or should you probe deeper?

What to expect: Insight into their likely emotional state based on the conversation, helping you respond to how they're feeling, not just what they're saying.

💡How can I support them?

What it does: Suggests thoughtful ways to show your support based on what they've shared—ways to be there for them that feel genuine and appropriate.

When to use it:

  • They're going through something and you want to help

  • You care but don't know what to say or do

  • You want to be supportive without being overbearing

  • Actions speak louder than words and you want ideas

Example scenario: Your friend just shared that they're going through a divorce. You want to be there for them, but you're not sure what that looks like. Should you offer advice? Just listen? Suggest activities to distract them?

What to expect: Thoughtful suggestions for showing support that are tailored to what they've shared and their apparent needs.

💡What worries them?

What it does: Helps you understand and address their concerns—what's weighing on them and how you might acknowledge or help with it.

When to use it:

  • They seem worried or stressed about something

  • You want to understand their concerns so you can be supportive

  • You sense anxiety beneath the surface of the conversation

  • You want to help but need to understand what's wrong first

Example scenario: Your mom keeps circling back to different health topics during your conversation—her doctor's appointment, a friend's diagnosis, her own minor symptoms. You sense she's worried about something but hasn't said what.

What to expect: Identification of what seems to be worrying them, along with suggestions for how to acknowledge these concerns caring.

💡Share their joy

What it does: Helps you celebrate good news or happy moments with genuine enthusiasm—showing that you share in their happiness.

When to use it:

  • They've shared something they're happy or excited about

  • You want to be enthusiastic in a way that feels genuine

  • Their good news deserves celebration

  • You want to make them feel that their happiness matters to you

Example scenario: Your friend just told you they're engaged. You're thrilled for them! You want to respond in a way that truly celebrates this moment and shows how happy you are for them.

What to expect: Ways to genuinely celebrate and share in their joy, making them feel that their happiness is your happiness too.


Goal: Strengthening Bonds

When this applies: You want to deepen your relationship over time—finding meaningful connections, expressing appreciation, and creating shared experiences.

Ideal settings: Quality time with people you want to be closer to, relationship maintenance, when you want to move beyond surface-level connection.

💡What brings us closer?

What it does: Identifies opportunities for meaningful connection based on your conversation—topics, activities, or shared interests that could strengthen your relationship.

When to use it:

  • You want to deepen a relationship but aren't sure how

  • The conversation has revealed potential connection points

  • You want to move beyond small talk to something more meaningful

  • You're looking for ways to spend more quality time together

Example scenario: You've reconnected with an old college friend after years apart. The conversation has been great, and you want to find ways to maintain and deepen this renewed friendship. What opportunities for connection have emerged?

What to expect: Suggestions for meaningful connection based on your conversation—topics to explore further, activities to do together, or ways to stay in touch.

💡Show I care

What it does: Helps you find a sincere way to express what they mean to you—appreciation, gratitude, or affection that feels genuine rather than forced.

When to use it:

  • You want them to know how much you value them

  • The moment feels right for expressing appreciation

  • You feel grateful but aren't sure how to say it

  • You want to strengthen the relationship with genuine expression

Example scenario: Your longtime friend has always been there for you—through good times and bad. During this conversation, you're struck by how much they mean to you. You want to tell them, but you're not great at expressing these things.

What to expect: A sincere way to express appreciation based on your relationship and conversation—something that feels authentic rather than scripted.

💡Things in common

What it does: Identifies shared interests, experiences, or perspectives that emerged in your conversation—things you could enjoy together or talk more about.

When to use it:

  • You want to find common ground with someone

  • You're looking for things you could enjoy together

  • You want to strengthen connection through shared interests

  • The conversation revealed overlapping hobbies, values, or experiences

Example scenario: You're getting to know your partner's friend better. The conversation touched on travel, cooking, podcasts, and work stress. You want to identify common interests that could form the basis for a better friendship.

What to expect: Identification of shared interests or experiences from the conversation that could serve as connection points going forward.

💡Plan something nice

What it does: Suggests an activity or experience you could plan together based on their interests and what's been discussed.

When to use it:

  • You want to spend quality time together

  • They mentioned interests that could become shared activities

  • You're looking for something meaningful to do together

  • You want to create new memories and experiences

Example scenario: Your conversation with your sibling revealed that you're both nostalgic for the road trips you used to take as a family. Maybe it's time to plan something like that again. What could you do together?

What to expect: An activity or experience suggestion based on their interests and your conversation—something meaningful you could plan together.


Goal: Thoughtful Gestures

When this applies: You want to be the kind of person who remembers the little things and follows through with thoughtful gestures—gifts, acknowledgments, and caring follow-ups.

Ideal settings: Any conversation where you learn about their preferences, upcoming events, or things that would make them happy.

💡Gift inspiration

What it does: Notes things they mentioned liking or needing that could serve as gift ideas—both direct mentions and subtle hints.

When to use it:

  • A gift-giving occasion is coming up

  • You want to give something thoughtful and personal

  • They mentioned wanting or needing something

  • You want to remember their preferences for the future

Example scenario: Your mom's birthday is next month. During your conversation, she mentioned her reading glasses broke, she saw a beautiful scarf she couldn't justify buying, and she's been wanting to try a new restaurant. Any of these could be perfect gifts.

What to expect: A list of gift ideas based on things they mentioned—both explicit wishes and subtle hints that showed what they'd appreciate.

💡Important dates

What it does: Captures any special dates or upcoming events mentioned that you should remember and acknowledge.

When to use it:

  • They mentioned anniversaries, birthdays, or other special dates

  • Important events are coming up that you should acknowledge

  • You want to be someone who remembers and celebrates

  • Dates were mentioned casually that you might otherwise forget

Example scenario: During your conversation, your friend mentioned their wedding anniversary next month, their kid's birthday next week, and that it's been a year since their father passed. These are all dates you should remember.

What to expect: A list of important dates mentioned, so you can add them to your calendar and acknowledge them appropriately.

💡Things they enjoy

What it does: Tracks things they mentioned enjoying—foods, activities, experiences—that could inform future interactions.

When to use it:

  • You want to remember their preferences for future reference

  • They mentioned favorites that you could incorporate into future plans

  • You want to be someone who remembers what they like

  • Small details could help you plan thoughtful surprises

Example scenario: Over dinner, your friend mentioned their favorite wine, a restaurant they've been dying to try, and a hobby they recently picked up. These details could help you plan a perfect birthday celebration next year.

What to expect: A collection of their preferences and things they enjoy, based on the conversation, for future reference.


Goal: Shared Interests

When this applies: You want to connect through shared interests—exploring their recommendations, finding ways to enjoy their hobbies together, and building shared experiences.

Ideal settings: Conversations that reveal cultural interests, hobbies, or passions you could share in.

💡Things to check out

What it does: Captures recommendations they made for books, shows, music, podcasts, or other things you might want to check out.

When to use it:

  • They recommended something you don't want to forget

  • Checking out their recommendations would give you something to discuss next time

  • You want to share in the things they enjoy

  • Their enthusiasm for something was contagious

Example scenario: Your friend couldn't stop talking about a new TV series, a book that changed their perspective, and a podcast they're obsessed with. You want to check these out so you can discuss them together.

What to expect: A list of their recommendations—shows, books, music, restaurants, or other things they mentioned—so you can explore them and have more to talk about.

💡Connect through interests

What it does: Suggests ways you could participate in or learn about their interests, showing you care about what they care about.

When to use it:

  • They're passionate about something you could learn more about

  • You want to show interest in what matters to them

  • Their hobbies could become shared activities

  • You want to support their interests even if they're not naturally yours

Example scenario: Your partner is really into hiking and keeps mentioning beautiful trails they want to explore. You're not naturally outdoorsy, but you want to share this interest with them. How could you engage with this passion of theirs?

What to expect: Suggestions for how you could engage with or learn about their interests, creating opportunities for shared experiences.

💡Future fun

What it does: Suggests activities you could do together based on shared interests and things discussed in your conversation.

When to use it:

  • You want ideas for what to do together next time

  • The conversation revealed activities you'd both enjoy

  • You're planning future get-togethers

  • You want to move from talking about things to actually doing them

Example scenario: During your conversation, you and your friend discovered you both love board games, want to try that new escape room downtown, and used to love cooking together. What should you plan?

What to expect: Activity suggestions based on shared interests from your conversation—fun things you could plan to do together.


Goal: Supporting Growth

When this applies: You want to support their goals, celebrate their achievements, and help them succeed in whatever they're pursuing.

Ideal settings: When they share goals, accomplishments, or challenges they're working through.

💡Their dreams

What it does: Identifies goals or aspirations they've shared and suggests ways you could support them on their journey.

When to use it:

  • They shared dreams or goals you want to encourage

  • You want to be someone who supports their ambitions

  • You could potentially help them pursue their goals

  • You want to check in on their progress in future conversations

Example scenario: Your friend shared that they dream of starting their own business someday. They mentioned concerns about taking the leap, skills they need to develop, and ideas they're excited about. How can you support this dream?

What to expect: Identification of their goals and aspirations, along with thoughtful ways you could encourage and support their journey.

💡Celebrate progress

What it does: Helps you acknowledge their achievements and progress in a way that shows you truly see and appreciate their effort.

When to use it:

  • They've accomplished something worth celebrating

  • They might be downplaying their own achievement

  • You want to be a source of encouragement

  • Progress deserves recognition, even if the goal isn't fully reached

Example scenario: Your friend mentioned they finally finished their certification course—something they've been working on for a year while juggling work and family. They mentioned it casually, but this is a big deal and deserves celebration.

What to expect: Ways to genuinely celebrate their achievement, acknowledging not just the outcome but the effort and commitment it took.

💡Be helpful

What it does: Identifies specific ways you might be able to help them with challenges or goals they mentioned—practical support you could offer.

When to use it:

  • They mentioned challenges you might be able to help with

  • You have resources, skills, or connections that could benefit them

  • You want to be more than just a sympathetic ear

  • Practical help would be more valuable than just encouragement

Example scenario: Your friend is job hunting and mentioned struggling with their resume, not knowing anyone in their target industry, and feeling overwhelmed by the process. You actually know people in that industry and have helped others with resumes. How can you help?

What to expect: Specific, practical ways you could help based on what they shared and what you might be able to offer.

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