I hate to be the one to say this, but at several degrees of removal it&#x27;s impossible for us to know the difference. People can and sometimes do interpret and re-interpret statements or behavior from intended meaning into something entirely different.<p>Here&#x27;s one such example I&#x27;ve personally witnessed:<p>&quot;Maybe you should consider that your life choices have consequences.&quot;<p>&quot;Is that a threat? Because I can go get the police right now.&quot;