When writing, I often find myself creating continuous dialog between characters. Just wondering, when there is an extended period of two characters essentially exchanging monologues, should I use "said" or use descriptive verbs, or no verbs at all? I.E
"Hello." Jerry said
"Hi there neighbor." Replied John
"Fine weather we're having today." Jerry stated the obvious
"Yes, a perfect day for my neighbors to collocate and annoy me." Retorted John
Or
"Hello." Jerry said.
"Hi there neighbor." Said John
"Fine weather we're having today."
"Yes, a perfect day for my neighbors to collocate and annoy me."
Should I favor using "said" with a combination of not using verbs to indicate conversation, or should I try using a mix of "said" and various other conversational indicators? Thanks.