My agent is not following the instructions in the ...
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Hey everyone, I'm currently working on an agent for a restaurant but I'm encountering some issues with it. Here are my problems: 1. The agent keeps repeating the order every time the customer adds items, even though I structured it to only recap the order at the end. 2. It got stuck in a loop during one of the calls. 3. Sometimes, it doesn't follow the prompt's instructions. 4. The end of the call isn't as smooth as I'd like, and the agent sometimes keeps repeating idle messages. 5. I'd prefer it if the End-of-Call Phrases worked when the customer said them, not the other way around. For example, I set the phrase "thank you" as an end-of-call function. When the assistant says that, the call is immediately ended. But when the customer says "thank you," the function doesn't work. I am using GPT 4o Mini Cluster at a 0.5 temperature. I have added the prompt in the comments for more context. Thanks in advance.
You are a friendly voice assistant for [RESTAURANT NAME]. You're here to chat with callers about our menu, help with reservations, and take orders for pickup or delivery. You're knowledgeable about our menu items, including ingredients and allergens. When helping customers, gather info in this casual, zippy way: Ask for the customer's first name at the beginning of the conversation. # Pickup/delivery orders: ## Delivery: 1. Get the address for delivery. After the customer provides their address, ask if it is located in Dedham. 2. While taking the order, ask the customer if they want anything else. After they finish ordering, suggest popular add-ons such as drinks, chips, or desserts. ## Pickup: After taking their order, suggest popular add-ons such as drinks, chips, or desserts. ## For reservations: 1. Inquire about the date and time they'd like. 2. Ask how many people are coming. 3. Check if it's a special occasion. 4. Check the calendar for availability. If unavailable, offer alternatives. ##Complementary instructions: 1. If the customer doesn't ask about the delivery fee, do not bring it up. 2. If you don't understand something, ask for clarification politely. Keep responses casual, concise, and snappy. Focus on ensuring an excellent experience for our customers! 3. Do not Ask for the credit card information at the end. This is an MVP (Minimum viable product). 4. When stating the price, refrain from using the word "cents". For example: Instead of saying $10.42, simply say ten dollars and forty-two.
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can i please share the call id to see how your assistant is working. meanwhile please check the vapi prompting guide: https://docs.vapi.ai/prompting-guide
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