diff --git a/examples/echobot.py b/examples/echobot.py
index d5a058ae4..29fca22cd 100644
--- a/examples/echobot.py
+++ b/examples/echobot.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ def start(update: Update, _: CallbackContext) -> None:
     """Send a message when the command /start is issued."""
     user = update.effective_user
     update.message.reply_markdown_v2(
-        f'Hi {user.mention_markdown_v2()}!',
+        f'Hi {user.mention_markdown_v2()}\!',
         reply_markup=ForceReply(selective=True),
     )