### Answer Based on the documentation, when you enable Skip Response in a Conversation Node, the transition will only have one edge that you can connect, and when the agent is done talking, it will transition to the next node via that specific edge [(1) ]() . For Components specifically, you need to ensure proper linking of the Exit node inside the Component [(2) ]() . If the Exit node is not linked properly within a component, the flow will stay stuck inside the component and cannot transition out . To make the Component transition correctly after Skip Response: 1. Inside the Component, make sure your conversation node with Skip Response is properly connected to the "Exit Component" end node 2. On the main canvas, ensure the Component node's outgoing edge points to where the conversation should continue next There was a reported issue where components were being skipped in Test Chat mode when the node prior to a component had Skip Response enabled, though this was fixed [(3) ]() . If you're experiencing this in Test Chat specifically, try testing in Test Audio mode to see if the behavior differs . If the issue persists, verify that: - The Begin node inside your Component is properly connected to your first node [(2) ]() - The Exit node is correctly linked to allow transition out of the Component - Your Component node on the main canvas has the outgoing edge connected to the next step

​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Conversation Node](https://docs.retellai.com/build/conversation-flow/conversation-node) [[2] Components](https://docs.retellai.com/build/conversation-flow/components) [[3] Components being entirely skipped (not entered) and immediately exited to else condition](https://discord.com/channels/1186424376300679209/1464119527087538289) ​

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