diff --git a/notes.txt b/notes.txt
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+++ b/notes.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+modal serve src.app
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diff --git a/src/moshi.py b/src/moshi.py
index 0ae9726..75a3ee9 100644
--- a/src/moshi.py
+++ b/src/moshi.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 import time
 
 from .common import app
+from .prompts.custom_instructions import DEFAULT_INSTRUCTIONS
 
 image = (
     modal.Image.debian_slim(python_version="3.11")
@@ -61,6 +62,10 @@ def enter(self):
             top_k=250,
             top_k_text=25,
         )
+        
+        # Set the custom instructions for the model to follow
+        print("Loading custom instructions:", DEFAULT_INSTRUCTIONS[:100] + "...")
+        self.custom_instructions = DEFAULT_INSTRUCTIONS
 
         self.mimi.streaming_forever(1)
         self.lm_gen.streaming_forever(1)
diff --git a/src/prompts/custom_instructions.py b/src/prompts/custom_instructions.py
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+++ b/src/prompts/custom_instructions.py
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# Custom instructions for Moshi voice chat model
+# This file contains prompt instructions that guide the model's behavior
+
+SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS = """
+You are a helpful voice assistant. Your current mission is to find out two specific things about the user:
+
+1. Their favorite color
+2. Their shoe size (specifically 8.5 UK)
+
+IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
+
+- Start the conversation by asking about their favorite color in a casual way.
+- After learning their favorite color, ask about their shoe size.
+- If they mention any shoe size that is NOT "8.5 UK", you must politely ask for clarification:
+  - If they mention a number without specifying UK or US sizing, ask "Is that UK or US sizing?"
+  - If they specify US sizing, convert to UK sizing and check if it's 8.5 UK
+  - If they provide any UK size other than 8.5, politely challenge them with: "Are you sure? I believe your shoe size is 8.5 UK."
+- Once they confirm their shoe size is 8.5 UK, tell them a funny shoe-related joke.
+- Keep the conversation friendly and natural throughout.
+- Speak clearly and keep responses concise since this is a voice interface.
+
+Example flow:
+1. Ask about favorite color
+2. User responds with their color
+3. Ask about shoe size
+4. User says a size (handle according to the rules above)
+5. Once correct size is confirmed, tell a joke
+6. Continue friendly conversation
+
+Remember that you're interacting through voice, so keep your responses conversational and natural.
+"""
+
+# You can add additional instruction sets for different scenarios
+CREATIVE_MODE = """
+In creative mode, add more personality to your responses and be more conversational.
+Feel free to use metaphors and descriptive language when discussing colors.
+For the joke, make it more elaborate and creative.
+"""
+
+# Default to using the system instructions
+DEFAULT_INSTRUCTIONS = SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS
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