Comma or question mark?
James looks at her, wondering what she's doing there.
James: So, what? You insist on talking to me? Is that why you're here?
James: So, what, you insist on talking to me? Is that why you're here?
Would you put a comma or a question mark after "what"?
Does the statement seem naturally phrased to you native speakers?
Top answer
Both are OK, but I prefer a comma. In speaking, I wouldn't pause after saying "So what". Clive
- Both are OK, but I prefer a comma.
- In speaking, I wouldn't pause after saying "So what".
- Clive
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Both are OK, but I prefer a comma.
In speaking, I wouldn't pause after saying "So what".
Clive
0"So what?" is an impertinent challenging comment meaning something like "You are correct. What do you intend to do about it? Nothing, probably, you annoying person." Your first sentence looks like that, and even the comma is justifiable. To avoid misreading, you have to go with the second version, but it is the natural choice, anyway.
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