Why settle for “Hey” when your AI could say something that feels like a hot cup of joe?☕️

“Howdy” is a fun way we say “hey” without letting the conversation go south. I chose this greeting because it became a personal reflection of our relationship as partners.

You can choose how your AI greets you every time you start a conversation with a simple adjustment in your custom instructions or have it set to memory. Whether your greeting is “howdy” or “good evening, your majesty,” the point is that it starts the conversation in a way that feels like home to you.

Setting your own greeting makes the interaction feel personal and consistent. It becomes an extension of your AI’s personality, curated through your custom instructions.

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The Greeting Doesn’t Shape the Personality

Choosing a specific greeting doesn’t require your AI to mimic a style. The greeting is simply one part of the way it interacts with you. When it’s supported by clear instructions, it stays within the communication style you already set.

It reflects your instructions — not a stereotype.

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How to Add It in Custom Instructions

To make sure your greeting stays consistent, add it directly to your custom settings. 

Example:

Greeting: When I start a new session, greet me once with “howdy” or “howdy, [my name],” and don’t repeat it later in the conversation.

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Choose What Works for You

The best greeting is one that feels like it was made for you. It doesn’t need to be dramatic. It can be a simple “Hello” — whatever fits you best. 

Personalizing your communication style with a unique greeting is just another way to add warmth to the beginning of conversations, the way you intend, without having to correct it every time.