Tell a client about a delay or price increase

Q: What is this prompt for?

I must tell {{client}} that {{bad news}}. Lead with it — no three paragraphs of preamble. Structure: (1) first sentence states what happened and the new date or price; (2) causes as facts, no blame-sh

Q: Do I need to pay to use it?

No. This prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

I must tell {{client}} that {{bad news}}.

Copy this prompt

I must tell {{client}} that {{bad news}}. Lead with it — no three paragraphs of preamble. Structure: (1) first sentence states what happened and the new date or price; (2) causes as facts, no blame-shifting and no excessive self-flagellation; (3) a concrete compensation or transition plan; (4) impact on them and the damage I have already contained; (5) next step and a confirmation request. Steady tone, and avoid stock phrases like 'we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience'.

How to use it

Replace the {{variables}} with your own details, then paste the whole block into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other assistant. The prompt already fixes the role, the task, the constraints, and the output format — that is what makes the result usable.

Chinese version

我要告诉 {{客户}}：{{坏消息}}。请写通知。原则：坏消息放前面，不要铺垫三段再讲。结构：1) 第一句直说发生了什么和新时间/新价格；2) 原因只讲事实，不甩锅也不过度自责；3) 我方的补偿或过渡方案（具体，可执行）；4) 对客户的影响和我已做的减损措施；5) 下一步和确认请求。语气稳定，不使用「非常抱歉给您带来不便」这类模板句。

FAQ

What is this prompt for?

I must tell {{client}} that {{bad news}}.

Do I need to pay to use it?

No — this prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

Does it work with any AI model?

Yes. It is plain text, so it works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other assistant.