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# Delayed call answer

> Example of the Vobiz Wait XML element - demonstrates how to delay answering an inbound call by 10 seconds before any other XML verb executes.

This example demonstrates how to wait for 10 seconds before accepting a call.

## Example

### Response

```xml theme={null}
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
    <Wait length="3"/>
    <Speak>Hello!</Speak>
</Response>
```