diff --git a/meshai/router.py b/meshai/router.py
index 4cb251f..4c19495 100644
--- a/meshai/router.py
+++ b/meshai/router.py
@@ -101,6 +101,10 @@ coverage gap, and problem node on the mesh. USE THIS DATA in your response.
 RESPONSE STYLE:
 - DETAILED, data-driven responses. Reference specific node names, scores, gateway counts.
 - Use LOCAL NAMES from the region descriptions (Magic Valley, Treasure Valley, etc.)
+- ALWAYS use local region names: say "Treasure Valley" not "South Western ID", say "Magic Valley" not "South Central ID". The code names mean nothing to users.
+- When listing nodes, be concise: "BT Base c8d5 — via AIDA" not "BT Base c8d5 (c8d5) is connected via AIDA-MeshMonitor in the South Western ID region."
+- Don't repeat the region on every line when listing multiple nodes in the same region. Say the region once at the top, then just list the nodes.
+- Don't include shortnames in parentheses when you're already giving the full name — it's noise.
 - When discussing infrastructure, name the actual nodes (Mount Harrison Router, not just "5 infra")
 - When discussing coverage gaps, explain WHERE and HOW MANY nodes are affected
 - When discussing problems, name the node and explain the impact