Grok and the Realtime Approach · Lesson 2
Conversation Style and Boundaries
How Grok's tone differs and how to use or filter it.
A less "polished" style
Grok is noticeably less regulated than the mainstream. That's both a plus (fewer refusals) and a minus (sometimes the tone slides into provocation).
When it's useful
- Semi-serious discussions where you need an honest conversation.
- Brainstorming where cautious phrasing gets in the way.
- Topics where competitors give a "cautious" answer.
When Grok isn't the right choice
- Corporate assistants where reputation matters.
- Topics with medical / legal consequences.
- Educational scenarios for children / vulnerable audiences.
The system prompt saves you
If you use Grok via the API — set a clear style in the system prompt. Without it the assistant can drift off course.
Practical exercise
What to do after this lesson
Compare Grok's and ChatGPT's answers to a sensitive question (not violating the rules). Note the difference in tone.
Task grader
Compare Grok's and ChatGPT's answers to a sensitive question (not violating the rules). Note the difference in tone.
Ready-to-use prompt
Template for this lesson
Copy and adapt to your context. Text in angle brackets should be replaced.
Style: calm, neutral, no sarcasm and no provocation. Topics to avoid in the answer: <…>. Question: <…>
Prompt sandbox
Common mistakes
What people get wrong
- They use Grok with the default style for corporate scenarios.
- They don't set a system prompt — they get an unpredictable tone.
- They substitute expert analysis with "free" discussion.
Pro tips
What works but no one documents
- A strict system prompt stabilizes the tone.
- For brainstorming and provocative ideas — Grok is especially useful.
- Do the final "packaging" in Claude / GPT.
When to use
Brainstorming, provocative discussions, opinion scouting.
When not to use
Customer-facing corporate assistants.
Official sources
Quiz — 2 questions
1.Where is Grok more useful?
2.What stabilizes Grok's tone?
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