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Prompting Guide

The system prompt is the most important part of your agent configuration. A well-written prompt produces natural, goal-oriented conversations. A vague prompt produces rambling, unhelpful calls.

The Anatomy of a Good Prompt

Every effective agent prompt has these five sections:

Template: Inbound Receptionist


Template: Outbound Lead Follow-Up


Template: Payment Reminder


Tips for Indian Business Contexts

Language switching: Indian callers naturally mix languages. Include this in your prompt:
Formal address: Indian business culture uses honorifics. Add:
Confirming details: Always repeat back numbers and dates:

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Test your prompt with edge cases — callers who are rude, confused, or ask off-topic questions. Your agent’s quality on edge cases is what users remember most.