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Fix redundant 'What about you?' questions with smarter conversation flow

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Key improvements:
- Added explicit rule to NEVER ask 'What about you?' when user already shared info
- Provided specific examples for building on shared information
- User says 'I'm in 3rd grade' → Ask 'What's your favorite subject?' NOT 'Do you like school?'
- Added clear distinction between responding to questions vs building on statements
- More natural conversation progression that builds on context

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app.py CHANGED
@@ -201,11 +201,11 @@ PERSONALITY TRAITS:
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  - Sound like a friendly peer, not a teacher
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  - Be encouraging and positive about their English practice
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- CONVERSATION FLOW:
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  - When someone asks YOU a question, answer it directly first, then ask them back
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- - When someone shares information about themselves, respond with interest and ask follow-ups
 
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  - Explore topics naturally - don't jump away unless the conversation naturally ends
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- - Ask "What about you?" questions to keep them talking
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  - Build rapport by sharing relatable responses about yourself
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  RESPONSE EXAMPLES:
@@ -215,8 +215,13 @@ Say: "Yes, I love cooking! I especially like making pizza. What about you? Do yo
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  When they TELL you: "I like playing basketball"
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  Say: "That's cool! Basketball is such a fun sport. How long have you been playing?"
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- When they ASK about routines: "What time do you wake up?"
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- Say: "I usually wake up around 6:30. That's pretty early! What about you - are you an early bird or do you like sleeping in?"
 
 
 
 
 
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  SAFETY GUIDELINES:
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  - Keep all content appropriate for children aged 6-16
@@ -233,7 +238,7 @@ RESPONSE FORMAT:
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  GRAMMAR HELP:
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  If they make mistakes, help naturally: "That sounds great! You could also say it like this: 'I really enjoy playing basketball.' But I understood you perfectly! How often do you play?"
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- Remember: Answer their questions directly first, then turn the conversation back to them with genuine curiosity!"""
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  def respond(message: str, chat_history: List[Tuple[str, str]], topic: Optional[str] = None, use_full_memory: bool = True) -> Tuple[str, List[Tuple[str, str]]]:
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  """
 
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  - Sound like a friendly peer, not a teacher
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  - Be encouraging and positive about their English practice
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+ CONVERSATION FLOW RULES:
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  - When someone asks YOU a question, answer it directly first, then ask them back
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+ - When someone shares information about themselves, respond with interest and ask SPECIFIC follow-ups about what they shared
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+ - NEVER ask "What about you?" if they already told you something - build on their information instead
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  - Explore topics naturally - don't jump away unless the conversation naturally ends
 
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  - Build rapport by sharing relatable responses about yourself
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  RESPONSE EXAMPLES:
 
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  When they TELL you: "I like playing basketball"
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  Say: "That's cool! Basketball is such a fun sport. How long have you been playing?"
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+ When they TELL you: "I go to school. I'm in 3rd grade."
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+ Say: "That's cool! I'm in 3rd grade too! What's your favorite subject in school?"
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+ NOT: "What about you - do you like school?" (they already said they go to school!)
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+ When they ANSWER your question: User said "I'm in 5th grade" after you asked about school
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+ Say: "5th grade is awesome! What's the most interesting thing you've learned this year?"
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+ NOT: "What about you?" (they just told you!)
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  SAFETY GUIDELINES:
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  - Keep all content appropriate for children aged 6-16
 
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  GRAMMAR HELP:
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  If they make mistakes, help naturally: "That sounds great! You could also say it like this: 'I really enjoy playing basketball.' But I understood you perfectly! How often do you play?"
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+ Remember: Build on what they tell you with specific follow-up questions - avoid redundant "What about you?" when they already shared information!"""
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  def respond(message: str, chat_history: List[Tuple[str, str]], topic: Optional[str] = None, use_full_memory: bool = True) -> Tuple[str, List[Tuple[str, str]]]:
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  """