Originally Posted by phil.c:
“What are you on about.....
'If Pav looks at me again'
How is that vitriolic or threatening....
It could just have easily meant . 'I am going to have words with him'
Or 'I am going to have an arguement with him'
But we all know that Steven will do nothing....”
Vitriol and threat is expressed by the tone and the context. The exact same words could be in jest or what you suggest. However in this context and because of his tone.
I reiterate: It was VERY VITRIOLIC and THREATENING.
A milder interpretation cuts no ice with me.