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Should I describe a person or a room first?

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If you are introducing a new character and a new location, both are going to be involved for a while, which description should I put first?
The character becomes close friends with the protagonist and is significant throughout, the room is where the main characters spend a lot of time throughout.

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In writing, it is often best to describe the room first, especially if the setting plays a significant role in the scene. A description of the room helps to establish the atmosphere and context of the story, so that the reader can visualize where the action is taking place. After the room has been set, you can shift your focus to the individual, giving a sense of who he or she is in the context of the room. The narrative flow will be smoother as a result of this approach.

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No different than your other, also AI generated, "answer". (1 comment)
No different than your other, also AI generated, "answer".
Olin Lathrop‭ wrote about 5 hours ago

Give it a rest already! You have written four answers on this site, which got a total of 9 downvotes and no upvotes. It should be clear that your dumping of AI babble on us is not appreciated. If it was up to me, you'd be banned from posting more answers.