One way to liven a scene is to add conflict. This could mean an open insult or a subtle-but-inconsiderate act. While a shouted insult or rude hand gesture is more blatant, a perceived slight gives more room for interpretation, consideration, and misunderstanding.
In the prompt below, write up the scene both ways. Which one is more entertaining, the perceived insult, or the obvious one?
Prompt: Excuse me?
He had to be joking. Then again, if this was his idea of a joke, she didn't find it funny. Briskly, she crossed the room, ready to demand an explanation despite half a dozen intrigued and whispering onlookers...
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