What I tend to find most effective in supporting otherwise-minimal dialog is to focus on facial expressions and body language. Compare this: “You renewed the c

What I tend to find most effective in supporting otherwise-minimal dialog is to focus on facial expressions and body language. Compare this: “You renewed the certs, right?” asked Alice. “I think I did,” stammered Bob. To this: ”You renewed the certs, right?” Alice said, eyes fixed on her screen as she typed something into a terminal window. Bob looked up from his laptop, eyes suddenly wide. “I think I did,” he said, a panicked look slowly coming over his face.