diff --git a/services/telegram_client.py b/services/telegram_client.py
index 6d81e4d..dc4c346 100644
--- a/services/telegram_client.py
+++ b/services/telegram_client.py
@@ -285,7 +285,8 @@ class TelegramClient:
                     recent_history = "\n".join(recent_msgs)
 
                     from tools.roleplayer import should_respond
-                    if should_respond(
+                    # In private chat, always respond regardless of selective response logic.
+                    if chat_type == 'private' or should_respond(
                         message=body,
                         sender_nickname=sender_name or str(chat_id),
                         recent_history=recent_history,