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.