Action Words that Convey Communication

Be on the lookout of these type of action verbs that convey that words and dialogue was exchanged:

Spoke

Talked

Discussed

Argued

Had words

Emailed

These are directly admitting communication.

You should also be on the look out for words or phrases that imply conversation such as:

We met

Shot the breeze

Hooked up

These are indirectly admitting communication.

At this point we need to ask ourselves why a person would be vague about communication occurring. It could be they are attempting to distance themselves from the event. It could be because the conversation could be incriminating to themselves.

We need to ask the right questions at this point, "Who initiated the conversation?"

This serves two purposes:

1)It assumes there was a conversation, perhaps there wasn't one? If that is the case the person will immediately correct you.

2) If there is no correction, you know the person you are talking to is sensitive about the conversation and you need to pry further into the details.◦

Action Words that Convey Communication