Simple Stories Do the Job
Rance also believes that stories are efficient, and, boy, are they! Looking at this one small snippet, we can conclude so much about Pamela and Chris. We’re given a chance to develop a hunch about the motivations of each of them, and an opportunity to feel the challenges inherent in their mismatched conversation. In short, very few words get a lot across effectively, and we’re ready to stay with the story to see what happens next. And that’s what “engagement” is all about!