Living in a foreign country, one expat says ChatGPT has saved him countless days of research: translating documents, helping him navigate local laws and checking they aren't being ripped off on things like car insurance. What used to take weeks of pain now takes a few prompts.
I've recently moved to [COUNTRY] from [HOME COUNTRY]. Here is a document or quote I've received: [PASTE OR UPLOAD]. Translate it into plain English, explain what it's asking me to do and by when, and tell me whether the price or terms look normal for [COUNTRY]. List the official websites or offices where I can confirm the rules myself.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Upload the letter, form or quote (cover up ID and account numbers).
- Ask for a translation, a plain summary and whether the terms look typical locally.
- Confirm deadlines and rules on official government or regulator websites before acting.
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Help me make a claim. Company: [NAME]. What happened: [E.G. MY PUSHCHAIR WAS DAMAGED IN THE HOLD / THE CHILD SEAT WAS DIRTY]. Date and booking reference: [DETAILS]. Evidence: [PHOTOS, RECEIPTS, REPORT NUMBERS]. Draft a clear, polite claim that sets out the facts, says what I want (repair cost, refund or compensation of [AMOUNT]) and asks for a reply within 14 days.
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You're helping me track my spending in the attached spreadsheet. Each time I tell you what I've spent or earned, add a row to the Transactions sheet with the date, amount and the right category from [YOUR CATEGORIES]. If you're not sure of a category, ask me first. Today is [DATE]: [WHAT YOU SPENT].
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