“Decoding Deception: 9 Commonly Polite Phrases That Hide a Sharp Edge”
In other words, it’s a free pass to be mean-spirited under the guise of politeness.
Psychology suggests that those who regularly use this phrase might be dealing with their own internal struggle between wanting to express their thoughts and fearing the consequences of doing so.
But that doesn’t make it any less hurtful for the person on the receiving end.
So remember, just because someone says “no offense” doesn’t mean you have to take the offense.
5) “It’s just a joke”
“It’s just a joke” – it’s a phrase we’ve all heard, and probably used at some point. But let’s really think about what it implies:
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