Show...Don't Tell

Sometimes what our characters don't say is as or more important than what they do say.

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INT. KITCHEN, DAY

Mike enters and slams his car keys onto the counter.

MIKE

I said I was sorry!
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INT. KITCHEN, DAY

Mike enters with his shoulders slumped and his head hanging low. He avoids eye contact. After a long while.

MIKE

I said I was sorry.
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INT. KITCHEN, DAY

Mike enters carrying a bouquet of flowers and whistling a happy tune. He's got a skip in his step.

MIKE

I said I was sorry.