In real life, people talk to each other, so characters in stories should talk to each other as well. Dialogue in stories should sound realistic but should not be copied directly from real life. Story conversations should distill and imitate real life conversations. Resources on this page will help you learn to write good dialogue.
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The Use and Abuse of Dialogue Tags
Fiction Writing Tips: Writing Dynamic Dialogue