Cannot read in variable using read on first try

Hi,

My problem is :

echo Division
read vDivision

variable1=`cut -c **something****'

echo Do you want to proceed ?
read ans

I cant seem to read in ans on the first try and have to repeatedly enter the return key. If i remove the ` ` statement its ok but i need that line for verification . Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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