Getting a good response from ChatGPT when you have a simple request isn't hard, but if you are looking for more than just a simple piece of trivia or basic clarification, it's a good idea to consider more than just the keywords you'd use in a Google search.
Getting the kind of answer you want from the AI has the feeling of cajoing a bright but aloof teenager, or finessing a prickly artist to follow your instructions. My instinct has always been to act like ChatGPT is a busy librarian and be polite and respectful with my queries, asking things like, “What are some good rainy day activities for toddlers?” “Can you explain the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?” “How do you carve a radish to look like a rose?"
