“Decoding Deception: 9 Commonly Polite Phrases That Hide a Sharp Edge”
Now, here’s the kicker.
By prefacing the interruption with “I don’t mean to interrupt…”, it creates an illusion of politeness. But in reality, it’s a clear sign of disrespect for the speaker’s time and thoughts.
The interruption implies that what they have to say is more important than what you were saying.
And that’s not just impolite, it’s downright mean-spirited.
3) “I thought you would know better”
This one might seem like an offshoot of our previous point, but it’s a bit sneakier.
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