diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b8a7fdb..878d029 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 
    " set the runtime path to include Vundle and initialize
    set rtp+=~/.vim/bundle/Vundle.vim
+   set shell=/bin/bash
    call vundle#begin()
    " alternatively, pass a path where Vundle should install plugins
    "call vundle#begin('~/some/path/here')