Witty banter is a playful, clever, and humorous conversation technique that every writer uses to spice up their characters’ interactions and convey a sense of depth when they speak. And depending on the situation it can be witty flirting, mild sarcasm, self-deprecating humor, playful teasing and whatnot.
For example a little bit of playful, lighthearted teasing between two people in an already-established relationship is a wonderful way to demonstrate how well they know one another.
“I can’t believe you worn that stupid suit again.”
“How else was I gonna get you to rip my clothes off.”
“Do you want lasagna or parmigiana for supper?”
“Lasagna.”
“Me too. Stop by Olive Garden on the way home.”
However, banter should never be rude, offensive, or condescending. There is a crucial balance between mild teasing or sarcasm and crossing the line into insulting remarks. The only way to truly be good at coming up with witty banter/dialogue is to study it by listening to people, watching movies, and reading books with clever dialogue and narration.
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"[Messenger] I see, lady, the gentlemen is not in your books. [Beatrice] No. An he were, I would burn my study."
From Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, act 1/scene 1/line 76
Does this even need an explanation?
Seriously. Beatrice has this quick wit that comes off as perfectly timed sass. In context, she's talking about a man that she has a friendly banter war going on with, and the poor messenger either thinks that she hates him, or secretly loves him. Either way, Beatrice is the sass master.
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I once had a customer tell me that geology wasn't a real science but jokes on him because he had let slip earlier in the conversation that he was a band member in high school and by golly he REEKED of marching band smugness so instinctively I quipped back that marching band wasn't a real sport and while I dont actually agree with this statement it sure felt good to watch his boyfriend stand in complete awe of the burn he had just witnessed
My brother has a very quick wit. I was arguing with him today about music theory, and I finally snapped and said “You need to come off your high horse and listen to me.” He immediately replied, “I’m not on a high horse. My horse is stuck in the mud of understanding.” I don’t even understand how he thought of that that fast? Then we were arguing about a fandom we’re both in, and I said, “You’re preaching to the choir.” Once again, suddenly with no time to even think, my bro just goes, “Exactly, so why are you arguing with the preacher?”
