Keigo (敬語) vs Tameguchi (タメ口)

[anzxmxxn]

Would you prefer a male character who uses keigo (polite speech, -masu, desu) or uses tameguchi (plain, casual speech) when they speak?

 

[imonusi]

I like both, but I'm voting for the polite speech style! Because I love those moments when he usually speaks politely, but gets so overwhelmed by his emotions that he slips out of keigo…

 

[Starfall9908]

I like both, but I'm voting for the polite speech style! Because I love those moments when he usually speaks politely, but gets so overwhelmed by his emotions that he slips out of keigo…

This!!!!

I love butler/Ojou-sama settings because of that. Full polite speech the whole time just to occasionally be caught off guard by something or getting reaaaaally into it. I love RJ01231446 for how playful and funny it is with the keigo/tameguchi switch

 

[ufoufufu]

I love characters who speak in keigo with contrasting personalities (like when they're unhinged/violent and/or sloppy/clumsy)!!!! But I also like the っす type!

 

[imonusi]

This!!!!

I love butler/Ojou-sama settings because of that. Full polite speech the whole time just to occasionally be caught off guard by something or getting reaaaaally into it. I love RJ01231446 for how playful and funny it is with the keigo/tameguchi switch

I'm so happy you feel the same way!

Butlers are wonderful, aren't they? I also love stories with a status difference between the characters, so RJ01231446 sounds really interesting! Thank you for recommending such a great work!

 

[MariPZ]

It depends on their personality(?
Genki guys come across as friendly with their carefree way of speaking and I prefer them that way but I'm more drawn to formal men with a polite speech