Update app.py

app.py

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 # INSTRUCTIONS for Chat Bot on line 42, Repository name on line 24
-
 # Imports
 import gradio as gr
 from openai import OpenAI
@@ -7,6 +6,7 @@ import os
 from github import Github
 import uuid
 import time
+import random # Added random to make the delay feel more human
 
 # Environment variables
 openai_key = os.getenv("OPENAI_KEY")
@@ -88,13 +88,17 @@ with gr.Blocks(theme=gr.themes.Monochrome(), css="""footer {display:none !import
         
         return formatted_chat, ""
 
+    # New Function: Simulates the time it takes the "person" to read your message (NO BUBBLES)
+    def pause_before_typing():
+        time.sleep(random.uniform(1.5, 3.0))
+
     # Generate Chat Bot response
     def predict_prompt(user_id):
         if not user_id or user_id not in user_dictionary:
             return []
             
         # Optional delay for a realistic human response time
-        time.sleep(1)
+        time.sleep(random.uniform(1.0, 2.5))
         
         # Try to get the response from OpenAI
         try:
@@ -152,7 +156,11 @@ with gr.Blocks(theme=gr.themes.Monochrome(), css="""footer {display:none !import
         outputs=[Chatbot, txt],
         queue=False
     ).then(
-        predict_prompt,
+        pause_before_typing, # Added step: Sleeps before updating chatbot
+        inputs=None,
+        outputs=None
+    ).then(
+        predict_prompt,      # Final step: Triggers bubbles and gets response
         inputs=[user_id],
         outputs=Chatbot
     )