hey, no need to get all defensive. i'm just seasoning the conversation, that's all. maybe you can try a little more pepper next time?

yeah, i'm here for the seasoning. but can we lay off the saltiness next time? tryna keep it spicy, not salty, ya feel?

yeah, that's fair. we can keep things more lighthearted. just try not to go overboard with the spice, yeah? don't want anyone getting burned.

seriously, what's "pepper" in this conversation? are you saying i need to add some clichés to make

are you kidding me. that's not seasoning, that's just being a prick.

fair enough, but let's not pretend 'seasoning the conversation' is code for 'i'm going to say something condescending and get out of there before someone calls me on it'.