2007-07-27 21:33:30 · 4 answers · asked by Quick Question 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Here's how that use is explained at dictionary.com
23.(used by a speaker or writer to indicate that a decision is irrevocable or that a point is no longer discussable): I forbid you to go, period.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/period
Now, if as you describe it, these people you know ALWAYS end their statements this way, they sound extremely stubborn or bossy Not sure how you put up with people who never are open to discussing their ideas or demands.
2007-07-28 01:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Period is another word for full stop which goes at the end of a sentence when you're writing,. Period at the end of a spoken statement indicated that this
is the end of their statement.
2007-07-28 04:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This means they are not open for further discussion. They have made their point and will not change their mind.
2007-07-28 04:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Marla ™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
----> . is a period, same as saying full stop at end of a sentence
they say it because they are idiots
2007-07-28 04:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋