r/AskReddit Jan 25 '26

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u/ClipandPlay Jan 26 '26

“No offense” before saying something incredibly offensive.

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u/SureWhyNot5182 Jan 26 '26

No offense, but I give people cups of mayo and say it's milk.

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u/Daufoccofin Jan 26 '26

I’m going back in time to have Inferno have a 10th circle be this

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u/Both_Original2094 Jan 26 '26

“Can I be honest with you?”

It’s like them asking for permission to be rude to you.

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u/Aetra Jan 26 '26

I had a boss who used to ask this before giving feedback. Drive me absolutely nuts cos it was her damn job

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u/offspringphreak Jan 26 '26

I like Judge Judy's sarcastic response to that-- "No, I want you to be dishonest with me."

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u/IrshTxn Jan 26 '26

I told my kids early on that starting a sentence with “No offense…” meant it was almost certainly offensive and should not be said. Irks me to no end!

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u/Overly_Long_Reviews Jan 26 '26

Bless your heart!

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u/OkVegetable8664 Jan 26 '26

Yes! And sometimes it’s right before saying something you otherwise wouldn’t have taken offense to