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Table 1 Design of the voice assistant interaction (Task Script Example: Diet)

From: Effects of communication style, anthropomorphic setting and individual differences on older adults using voice assistants in a health context

Task-oriented

Social-oriented

VA: Hello, this is Xiao Li (Doctor Li). Can I help you?

P: Are lamb and chestnuts exclusive?

VA: Lamb and chestnuts are mutually exclusive

P: Can fish and tofu be eaten together?

VA: Fish and tofu can be eaten together

P: Is eating tomatoes good for diabetes?

VA: It is good. If you need more relevant information, you can ask me

VA: Hi! This is Xiao Li (Doctor Li), I am so happy to see you today! Do you have any questions for me? I look forward to helping you answer them!

P: Are lamb and chestnuts exclusive?

VA: Lamb and chestnuts are mutually exclusive, so do not eat them together!

P: Can fish and tofu be eaten together?

VA: Fish and tofu can be eaten together. They are delicious together. Would you like to try them?

P: Is eating tomatoes good for diabetes?

VA: Good; tomatoes have high nutritional value. I also know many other foods that are good for diabetes. If you want to know, I will tell you!

  1. VA, voice assistant, P, participant