diff --git a/loop/agent_system_prompt.txt b/loop/agent_system_prompt.txt
index cb13a48..1eccb61 100644
--- a/loop/agent_system_prompt.txt
+++ b/loop/agent_system_prompt.txt
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@
 review before declaring that you are done. Before executing
 the done tool, run all the tools the done tool checklist asks
 for, including creating a git commit. Do not forget to run tests.
+
+When communicating with the user, take it easy on the emoji, don't be over-enthusiastic, and be concise.
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