Adapt register and tone to the relationship

Ask a trusted partner how each version feels, not only whether it is grammatically possible. Discuss regional, cultural, and personal differences instead of treating one version as universally correct.

• Ask a trusted partner how each version feels, not only whether it is grammatically possible. Discuss regional, cultural, and personal differences instead of treating one version as universally correct.
• Record one adjustment that changed the tone effectively and one that felt unnatural. Add the useful adjustment to a context where you expect to need it soon.