diff --git a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
index 51e17fab088..85fb8bdad35 100644
--- a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
+++ b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@
                             </field>
                         </page>
                         <page string="Internal Notes">
-                            <field name="comment" placeholder="Internal notes about this customer..."/>
+                            <field name="comment" placeholder="Put an internal note..."/>
                         </page>
                         <page string="Sales &amp; Purchases">
                             <group>