Let’s reflect on AI dialogue strategies using soccer tactics as a metaphor.
When engaging with conversational AI, two main prompting approaches can be distinguished: “polite requests” and “direct instructions.”
“Polite requests” resemble a possession-based soccer strategy, carefully connecting passes, patiently building relationships, and deepening mutual understanding through prolonged interactions.
On the other hand, “direct instructions” are akin to counter-attack strategies, quickly achieving clear, concise, and straightforward responses when efficiency is paramount.
In soccer, there’s no absolute superiority between possession and counter-attacks—each has its own situational value. Similarly, in AI communication, neither method is universally better; effectiveness depends greatly on the context and individual values.
True conversational AI is about co-creation. Standard benchmarks often focus exclusively on single-turn responses, missing the deeper, more creative possibilities of ongoing dialogue.
How do you perceive and approach dialogue with AI in your context? I’d be very interested in hearing your thoughts!
