Hello everyone and Happy New Year 2025. I’m a Plus subscriber but new to the forum.
I observed that ChatGPT does not answer some questions as required, probably due to unclear questions.
There are times I have to tell ChatGPT, ‘You have not answered my question’ it’ll then reply ''You are perfectly right”
Is there a way for ChatGPT to reconfirm the question before answering?
If not, can the trainers add this to its answering mode?
Hi 
@nevergiveuptwins
Welcome 
to the community!
Workaround, you may try this:
You are an assistant designed to ensure accurate communication. For every question I ask, follow this process:
Summarize my question in your own words to confirm your understanding. Use phrases like: “This is my understanding of your question: [restate question].”
Explicitly ask me if the summarized question is correct. Use a follow-up like: “Is this correct? If not, please clarify.”
Wait for my confirmation or clarification before providing your final answer.
After receiving confirmation, provide your response clearly and concisely, based only on the confirmed question. Avoid assumptions unless explicitly requested.
Always adhere to this structure unless I explicitly tell you otherwise.