8 Common Phrases That Secretly Reveal Poor Social Skills—Do You Use Them?
Want to make sure you’re not one of them? Here are 8 phrases to watch out for in any conversation.
1) “No offense, but…”
If someone says “No offense, but…” you can almost guarantee that whatever comes next is going to be offensive.
This phrase is a classic sign of poor social awareness. It’s often used as a weak attempt to soften a rude or critical statement, but in reality, it does the opposite—it signals that the person knows they’re about to say something inappropriate and chooses to say it anyway.
