“Are You Unknowingly Hurting Others? Discover 9 Phrases That Reveal a Lack of Kindness and Empathy!”
6) “I don’t mean to be rude, but…”
Let’s be real. We’ve all heard the phrase “I don’t mean to be rude, but…” and it’s usually followed by something that’s, well, quite rude.
In my experience, this phrase can act as a disclaimer of sorts. It’s as if the person believes that by prefacing their comment with it, they can absolve themselves of any rudeness or unkindness that follows.
But here’s the thing: intention doesn’t negate impact. Even if someone doesn’t mean to be rude, the resulting comment can still hurt or offend.
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