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minus-squarekreekybonez@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up3·18 hours agoI always read ellipses as if the speaker is trailing off in a condescending, disappointed, or sarcastic tone. “if you think so…” “that’s a great idea…” “we definitely need more snacks in the house…” It doesn’t make me anxious, but it always seems a little rude.
I always read ellipses as if the speaker is trailing off in a condescending, disappointed, or sarcastic tone.
“if you think so…”
“that’s a great idea…”
“we definitely need more snacks in the house…”
It doesn’t make me anxious, but it always seems a little rude.