Eight response tones, and no universally good button
The same kind of response can build trust with one person and shut another down.
- Dialogue uses eight tones: care, pragmatism, directness, humor, principle, caution, dare, and openness.
- Characters react according to personality, not a simple good-or-evil scale.
Which tone do you choose most often?
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