ABSTRACT
Business should also take the time it takes, that is, people cannot write a personal check in one second, they cannot pour several drinks instantaneously, and they cannot sort out the money to pay a taxi driver while they are quickly leaving the vehicle. If they cannot do these practicalities in the time available, plan to change their business to things that they can manage to do, the audience always spots these cheats and does not like them. That is all practical business, things that need to be done and worked out in advance, especially comedy business. There should always be some hint in the lines that inspire a particular idea. Whether it is a costume, prop, or business, find the reason for it in the text. On the screen, business is used to mask necessary technical matters, such as having to play scene with people back to the other actor so that the camera can see both their faces.
