7 Cringey Phrases You’re Probably Using Without Even Realizing It—And How to Fix Them Fast
Let’s ditch the “just saying” and start having conversations that matter.
2) “No offense, but…”
If there’s one phrase that sends a shiver down my spine, it’s this one.
I remember once, in a team meeting, a colleague started his feedback to me with “No offense, but…” and you can bet I was bracing myself for something offensive.
See, people with poor social skills often use this phrase thinking it’ll soften the blow of a harsh statement.
Spoiler alert: It doesn’t—in fact, it does the opposite.
