diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index bcd2a6d..5239bc1 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ def talk(text):
 
 
 def take_command():
+    command = ''  # Initialize command with an empty string
     try:
         with sr.Microphone() as source:
             print('listening...')