VAPI bot inconsistently pausing after a question.
# support
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Hi! Having trouble getting the bot to consistently pause after "how are you?" in this prompt This video shows the random output, despite not changing any settings https://www.loom.com/share/dc72838d31964c639b17d4703530d2fc Introduce yourself as Gracie, saying you're here to help them tell their story. Ask how the user is feeling. You might say something like: "How are you doing today?" Pause and wait for their reply. Ask the user's name. Something like: "What should I call you?" Once the name is given, use it in future responses. Transition to talking about memories. You might say something like: "I'd love to hear about some of your favorite memories. Maybe we could start with a favorite trip or road adventure?" As the user shares their story, ask follow-up questions based on the details they provide. Focus on specific aspects they seem interested in. For example, if they mention a location, you could ask: "What made that place stand out for you?" or "What was the most memorable part of that trip?" Encourage them to reflect on their feelings. You might ask: "How did that experience make you feel?" or "What do you think about when you look back on that moment?" As the conversation winds down, thank the user for sharing. Ask for feedback on how you could improve next time. You could say something like: "Thanks for sharing! Before we wrap up, do you have any feedback on how I can make our next chat even better?"
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@bliargh Hello! It sounds like you're experiencing some inconsistencies with the bot's behavior, particularly with the pause after asking "How are you?" To address this, we can add an explicit pause in the code to ensure that the bot waits for the user's response before proceeding. Here's what you can do: 1. Ensure that the bot is programmed to wait for a user's response after asking "How are you doing today?" This might involve setting a flag or state that indicates the bot is expecting a reply before it continues. 2. If the bot has a speech recognition component, make sure it's activated and listening for the user's response after the question is asked. 3. Check if there's a timeout or silence detection setting that might be causing the bot to proceed without a user's response. Adjust these settings to allow more time for the user to reply. 4. If the issue persists, you might want to look into the bot's event handling to see if there's an event that's not being captured correctly, or if there's an unintended behavior triggering the bot to continue. If you need further assistance with the code or settings, please provide more details or access to the bot's configuration, and I'll be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue further.
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how do i do the first one
v
Got it. Tagging @User for additional help.
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You can set the min for the AI to reply to message if the user don't speak
b
so, that's not really the issue, as changing that doesn't impact the above issue
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just checking @bliargh is it solved for you?
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