diff --git a/features/signs_up.feature b/features/signs_up.feature
index 04047f07e..22ed067fb 100644
--- a/features/signs_up.feature
+++ b/features/signs_up.feature
@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ Feature: new user registration
   Scenario: new user does not add any tags in setup wizard and cancel the alert
     When I fill in the following:
       | profile_first_name | some name     |
-    And I follow "awesome_button"
+    And I focus the "follow_tags" field
+    Then I should see a flash message containing "Hey, some name!"
+    When I follow "awesome_button"
     And I reject the alert
     Then I should be on the getting started page
     And I should see a flash message containing "Alright, I'll wait."
diff --git a/features/step_definitions/custom_web_steps.rb b/features/step_definitions/custom_web_steps.rb
index 04be88f29..858941670 100644
--- a/features/step_definitions/custom_web_steps.rb
+++ b/features/step_definitions/custom_web_steps.rb
@@ -304,3 +304,7 @@ end
 When /^I take the screenshots while logged in$/ do
   take_screenshots_with_login
 end
+
+When /^I focus the "([^"]+)" field$/ do |field|
+  find_field(field).click
+end