diff --git a/ovos_workshop/skills/common_query_skill.py b/ovos_workshop/skills/common_query_skill.py
index cf325662..fb77fc50 100644
--- a/ovos_workshop/skills/common_query_skill.py
+++ b/ovos_workshop/skills/common_query_skill.py
@@ -240,6 +240,7 @@ def __handle_query_classic(self, message):
         if message.data["skill_id"] != self.skill_id:
             # Not for this skill!
             return
+        self.activate()
         phrase = message.data["phrase"]
         data = message.data.get("callback_data") or {}
         # Invoke derived class to provide playback data
@@ -257,6 +258,7 @@ def __handle_query_action(self, message: Message):
         if message.data["skill_id"] != self.skill_id:
             # Not for this skill!
             return
+        self.activate()
         phrase = message.data["phrase"]
         data = message.data.get("callback_data") or {}
         if data.get("answer"):