Jeff Sessions

I enjoy repartee and frequently engage in devil's advocacy. In short, when I talk to friends, I do not guard every word that I say because I think that I know they know that my commitment to equality and justice is real, and they would not twist my words or misinterpret what I am saying to them.

American Politician

Rebecca Hall

One of the great things about the 'Iron Man' franchise is that they employ fascinating actors who don't necessarily do action movies. Before 'Iron Man' you didn't associate Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow with those kinds of films. There's an emphasis on repartee and wit.

English Actress

Martin Rees

If we ever established contact with intelligent life on another world, there would be barriers to communication. First, they would be many light years away, so signals would take many years to reach them: there would be no scope for quick repartee. There might be an IQ gap.

British Scientist

Louis Theroux

It's difficult to describe the weirdness of speaking to a man who appears to be perfectly in control of his faculties, who can deliver off-the-cuff repartee, and yet who is actually utterly disconnected from who he is.

British Director

Gregory Benford

Dinner at college high table is one of the legendary experiences of England. I could remember keenly each one I had attended; the repartee is sharper than the cutlery.

American Physicist

Ann Coulter

I love to engage in repartee with people who are stupider than I am.

American Journalist

Mark Twain

Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late.

American Writer

Benjamin Disraeli

A majority is always better than the best repartee.

British Statesman

Alan Brien

Violence is the repartee of the illiterate.

English Novelist

Alexander Theroux

American Novelist

Repartee usually suggests a light-hearted and positive atmosphere in the conversation.

Positive Mood

Understanding cultural references can enhance repartee's effect. It often includes humor that relies on shared knowledge.

Cultural Fluency

Repartee can sometimes include teasing or sarcasm, but is not intended to be hurtful.

Not Always Friendly

Repartee is often seen as a social skill, enhancing one's likeability and charm in group settings.

Social Skill

Use repartee to add dynamic and engaging elements to a conversation, making it more lively.

Conversation Enhancement

Mastering repartee often requires practice and a good grasp of language nuances.