Should the adverb rule apply to dialogues too?

[Taleweaver]

I don't see how an abundance of adverbs in speech makes language more flowery---though a verbal tic of some kind can be used to build a character.

"Ah, this is a deliciously beautiful place. The air - it's delightfully clear and fresh, as though spring flowers boldly tucked their little heads in here before shyly fleeing again..."

[Samsam80]

This isn't anything I have ever given deep thought, but from someone who isn't a writer but who enjoys reading loads, I think it would be weird to not use adverbs with your characters (at least every once in a while). After all, it's your writing and what you want want your characters to be like is up to you. I say as long as you don't get too carried away with it, why not.

You seem to already know what's good and bad when it comes to writing, but don't forget to have your own style and voice.

[Mad Harlequin]

I don't see how an abundance of adverbs in speech makes language more flowery---though a verbal tic of some kind can be used to build a character.

"Ah, this is a deliciously beautiful place. The air - it's delightfully clear and fresh, as though spring flowers boldly tucked their little heads in here before shyly fleeing again..."

The ornateness of this line depends less on the adverbs and more on the imagery at work here, in my opinion. But I acknowledge what you're getting at.

[SundownKid]

No, I don't think it should apply for dialogues.

Bob saying "She's a really bad driver" is perfectly legitimate and doesn't detract from the text at all.

However, the author saying "Pamela was a really bad driver" is definitely something that should be changed to show, not tell. (Unless the narration was from a narrator's point of view who was speaking casually to the reader).