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-## Build Dialogue Systems That Feel Human
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 Creating a functional chatbot is only the beginning — true success comes when the dialogue system feels natural, personalized, and emotionally intelligent. This lesson focuses on techniques that move beyond technical correctness to create conversations that are meaningful, responsive, and human-centered. You will explore methods for maintaining context, personalizing interactions, and incorporating emotional nuance to build trust and engagement.
 
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-### Maintaining Conversation Context
+## Maintaining conversation context
 
-For a dialogue system to feel realistic, it must understand the flow of conversation and remember what’s already been said. Without this, responses can feel disjointed or repetitive.
+For a dialogue system to feel realistic, it must understand the flow of conversation and remember what's already been said. Without this, responses can feel disjointed or repetitive.
 
-**Key Techniques:**
+**Key techniques:**
 
-- **Track Session-Based Memory**  
+- **Track session-based memory**  
   Store user input within the current session to carry context forward. This enables the assistant to answer follow-up questions more accurately.
 
-- **Summarize Prior Exchanges**  
+- **Summarize prior exchanges**  
   Use prompt engineering to include a short summary of the conversation so far. This helps the model maintain continuity in longer interactions.
 
-- **Support Multi-Turn Conversations**  
-  Design your system to handle questions like, “What time does it close?” following a previous mention of a specific location or service.
+- **Support multi-turn conversations**  
+  Design your system to handle questions like, "What time does it close?" following a previous mention of a specific location or service.
 
 Maintaining context allows the AI to simulate memory and improves the natural flow of conversation.
 
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-
-### Personalization and Customization
+## Personalization and customization
 
 Personalization makes the user feel seen and understood. It increases relevance and boosts engagement, especially in longer or recurring interactions.
 
-**Key Techniques:**
+**Key techniques:**
 
-- **Use User Data Thoughtfully**  
-  Incorporate details like the user’s name, location, or preferences to tailor responses. For example:  
-  “Hi Jordan, would you like to check the schedule for your usual location?”
+- **Use user data thoughtfully**  
+  Incorporate details like the user's name, location, or preferences to tailor responses. For example:  
+  "Hi Jordan, would you like to check the schedule for your usual location?"
 
-- **Adapt to User Tone and Style**  
-  Adjust language formality, length, or emotional tone based on user behavior. For example, a casual greeting (“Hey!”) might trigger a more relaxed tone in return.
+- **Adapt to user tone and style**  
+  Adjust language formality, length, or emotional tone based on user behavior. For example, a casual greeting ("Hey!") might trigger a more relaxed tone in return.
 
-- **Offer Adaptive Suggestions**  
+- **Offer adaptive suggestions**  
   Base recommendations on previous inputs or inferred interests. For example:  
-  “Since you asked about data science last time, here’s a course you might like.”
+  "Since you asked about data science last time, here's a course you might like."
 
 Customization transforms static answers into dynamic, context-aware exchanges.
 
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-### Incorporating Emotions and Tone
+## Incorporating emotions and tone
 
 Emotionally aware systems foster connection and trust. They not only respond to what the user says — but how they say it.
 
-**Key Techniques:**
+**Key techniques:**
 
-- **Adjust Tone for Sensitivity**  
+- **Adjust tone for sensitivity**  
   In emotionally charged conversations, soften language and offer empathy. For example:  
-  “I’m really sorry to hear that. Let me try to help.”
+  "I'm really sorry to hear that. Let me try to help."
 
-- **Recognize and Mirror Sentiment**  
+- **Recognize and mirror sentiment**  
   Use sentiment detection to align tone with the user's mood. A frustrated user might receive more concise, helpful responses; a cheerful one, more playful engagement.
 
-- **Embed Empathy in Prompts**  
+- **Embed empathy in prompts**  
   Include guidance in system prompts to instruct the model to respond with care. For instance:  
-  “You are a helpful assistant that responds kindly and calmly to user frustration.”
+  "You are a helpful assistant that responds kindly and calmly to user frustration."
 
 By acknowledging emotion, AI systems can engage users more authentically.
 
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-### Ensuring User Satisfaction with Feedback Loops
+## Ensuring user satisfaction with feedback loops
 
 Dialogue systems improve significantly when they learn from real user feedback. Creating loops for input and refinement strengthens the system over time.
 
-**Key Techniques:**
+**Key techniques:**
 
-- **Request Feedback Directly**  
+- **Request feedback directly**  
   After an exchange, ask:  
-  “Was this answer helpful?” or “Did I get that right?” This invites clarification and engagement.
+  "Was this answer helpful?" or "Did I get that right?" This invites clarification and engagement.
 
-- **Use Feedback to Adjust Prompts**  
+- **Use feedback to adjust prompts**  
   Analyze user responses and fine-tune prompts to improve weak points. Common triggers for confusion or dissatisfaction can highlight areas to improve.
 
-- **Incorporate Clarifying Questions**  
+- **Incorporate clarifying questions**  
   If the model detects vague input, have it ask:  
-  “Do you mean X or Y?” This keeps the dialogue productive and prevents frustration.
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-User feedback isn’t just about quality control — it’s a tool for deepening user trust and delivering better experiences.
+  "Do you