How do I avoid losing honor in "The Fine Art of Conversation"?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the mission ''The Fine Art of Conversation'' is part of Chapter 4 and involves Arthur Morgan and Dutch van der Linde meeting with Angelo Bronte, a powerful figure in Saint Denis. This mission can impact your honor, and losing honor is a common concern for players aiming to maintain a high moral standing. To avoid losing honor, you need to carefully navigate the mission''s events and make specific choices.\n\nFirst, understand the mission''s structure. The mission begins with Arthur and Dutch traveling to Bronte''s mansion in Saint Denis. During the mission, you will be required to intimidate and interrogate a gardener. This is where the potential for losing honor arises. The game gives you the option to either threaten the gardener or use a more diplomatic approach. Choosing to threaten or harm the gardener will result in a loss of honor, so it''s crucial to avoid aggressive actions.\n\nTo avoid losing honor, do not press the button prompts that involve physical intimidation or violence. When the gardener is questioned, the game will prompt you to press a button to threaten him. Instead of pressing the button, simply wait. The mission will progress without you needing to harm or intimidate the gardener. This approach ensures that your honor remains intact.\n\nAnother key moment in the mission occurs when you and Dutch are inside Bronte''s mansion. Bronte will offer you food and drink, and you will have the option to accept or decline. While this choice does not directly impact your honor, it is worth noting that accepting the offer can lead to a humorous interaction, but declining it has no negative consequences. Focus on the main objective of avoiding violence to maintain your honor.\n\nAfter the meeting with Bronte, you will be tasked with escaping the mansion. During this segment, you will encounter guards who will attack you. While you are required to defend yourself, killing guards in self-defense does not result in a loss of honor. However, avoid unnecessary violence, such as shooting unarmed NPCs or causing excessive destruction, as these actions can still negatively impact your honor.\n\nFinally, after escaping the mansion, you will return to camp. The mission concludes with a cutscene, and your honor level will be updated based on your actions. By following the steps above, you can complete ''The Fine Art of Conversation'' without losing honor. This approach is particularly useful for players aiming to achieve high honor or complete the game with a morally upright Arthur.\n\nIn summary, to avoid losing honor in ''The Fine Art of Conversation,'' refrain from threatening or harming the gardener, avoid unnecessary violence during the escape, and focus on completing the mission objectives without causing harm to innocent NPCs. By doing so, you can maintain your honor and progress through the story with a clear conscience.\n\nPractical tips for this mission include saving your game before starting it, so you can reload if you accidentally lose honor. Additionally, pay close attention to button prompts and avoid pressing any that involve violence or intimidation. These strategies will help you maintain high honor throughout the mission and the game as a whole.