### Answer --- Based on the documentation, the Speak During Execution setting is specific to Function Nodes, not Conversation Nodes. [(1) ]() When enabled on a Function Node, a text input box will show up where you can write instructions for the agent to follow to generate an utterance like "Let me check that for you." to say while the function is being executed. A similar issue was reported where the agent goes silent after a function node until the caller speaks again. The solution was to enable "Speak During Execution" on the function node itself. [(2) ]() If you're experiencing silence: 1. Make sure you're configuring this setting on a Function Node (not a Conversation Node) [(1) ]() 2. Ensure you've entered a prompt or static sentence in the text input box that appears after enabling the toggle 3. Check whether Wait for Result is also enabled, as this affects transition timing If you're trying to have the agent speak before transitioning (like saying "Let me transfer you right away") , you should use a Conversation Node with "Skip Response" turned on before the function/transfer node instead. [(6) ]()

​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Function Node Overview](https://docs.retellai.com/build/conversation-flow/function-node) [[2] My Conversation Flow agent goes silent after every tool call until the caller speaks again.](https://discord.com/channels/1186424376300679209/1441157579152560179) ​

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