this verbal warning and
boundary is provided when someone takes personal offense to what someone else is saying. It is meant to urge the person to reconsider what they are saying.
The term can be followed up with an “or else” but it is usually the
final warning before a consequence is given (
a slap, getting blocked, etc.)
Ann: People from
Chicago are lazy, stupid, and unconcerned.
Vance: Uh, I’m from Chicago.
Ann: So?
Vance: So Watch your mouth
