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Perhaps many can agree that among some of the most annoying things are traffic, inflation, Karens, slow walkers, and drivers who don't move right away when the traffic light turns green. But that might be just the ADHD symptoms kicking in. Anyhow, lucky are those who don't get bothered by the many annoying things people do. Because for the rest of us mortals, there are just way too many annoying things about people that get under our skin.

Previously, we’ve dedicated numerous posts listing the many things that annoy people. However, it's not always the various actions and situations that get on people's nerves. While there are many things annoying people do, there are nonetheless annoying things they say that are particularly characteristic of nuisances.

Recently, a user in the Ask Reddit community asked fellow Redditors, "Which sentence is only used by annoying people?" And needless to say, the netizens had plenty of annoying statements to share. Apparently, according to Redditors, nuisances have several phrases and annoying comments in their vocabulary that they use on a daily basis.

Below, we've compiled a list of phrases and statements made by people who are 'annoying,' according to Reddit users. Do you agree with any of these? If you do, upvote the ones you approve of and put them higher on the list! Also, do you know of any more phrases often utilized by annoying people? Let us know! P.S. Keep in mind that we are not trying to insult or offend anyone; this is for entertainment purposes only. Hey, we can all be annoying sometimes!

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I guess it's somebody's time of the month?"

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's statements like this that make me wonder how women's prisons aren't overflowing. If somebody said something this dismissive to me I would be surely tempted to strangle them.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I'm not rude, I'm just honest."

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DrBronxx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to make this distinction, you're being rude.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe I'm just autistic and therefore can't understand social etiquette perfectly, so don't even know what I said was offensive.

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Doctor Strange
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who say they are just 'brutally honest' are more interested in being brutal than honest. it is entirely possible to be honest without being hurtful.

Blarrg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a corollary, it seems like the "What? I'm just being honest" crowd are also people who are very sensitive to any perceived criticism.

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Just Another Girl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s honesty and tactlessness. People have forgotten how to be tactful (or they don’t care anymore).

Asphalt Bubblegum
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now you know why you don't have any friends. Hey, just being honest.

Angela Jackson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I speak what is on my mind", like that is a good quality. They think that makes them look smart. What looks smart is being able to say something in the perfect way as not to be offensive to others.

Kevin J. Henning
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A statement like this could be open for debate. I guess it would depend on the situation.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if some ones says what do you think of my (insert purchase) must we claim to like it? My friend appreciates that I am honest and knows for sure if I like something now. She will ask me on purpose sometimes. If she cares to know of course.

Dragonmonkey17
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is equivalent to "I'm not mean, you are just a Whiny Cry Baby!" In the school yard

Aiden Brough
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Prefer to be told the truth than lied to. Not sure why this is an issue?

Sonja
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because this is not about lying. This is using the excuse of 'saying the truth' for stating rude opinions no one asked for. Example: what do you think about this jacket? Truth: I don't think it's flattering on you and it looks a bit tight. Maybe try a bigger size? Rude: you're too fat to wear that. You should accept that you're just not pretty. The last one is not an objective truth because everyone sees that different. One person's fat is another person's curvy. That makes it and opinion that was not what was asked for. It's just an excuse to make rude comments and put others down. And even worse when blurting out opinions without even asked to do so.

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Dawnieangel76
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I AM sarcastic & rude. I make no excuses & admit it. I had a s****y life being nice & polite and got walked all over. If someone takes offense at what I say, it's most likely they're mad I pointed something out about themselves that they didn't like to admit or acknowledge. At my job, I'm professional & courteous as required, of course. But that's it.

Froggie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too true. Someone who I see at least once a day is like this. They’ve said this 100+ times by now!

Raccoon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get this, but I’m autistic and have trouble telling if what I said was rude or not, so I think that’s an exception? Like obviously saying “I think you are to dumbest ugliest person ever” is obviously rude but me and a lot of autistic people have trouble telling

Icecream Sarang
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, you’re not rude. Just tactless. Oh, isn’t that another word for rude?

Raven Red
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay? I'm rude and honest, then I apologize for being rude. then try and explain my point in a kind and respectful way.

CrunChewy McSandybutt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are only being honest if somebody asks for your opinion. Otherwise, you are being rude.

R Dennis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am honest, but noone has ever said I was rude. I have found it isn't so much what you say, but how and why you say it. Intent matters.

sofacushionfort
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look them right in the eye, smile and say “of course you’re only being honest. It just proves we’re meant to be friends.”

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Other people have it worse than you."

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandmother used to say "there are starving children in Africa". I loved her, but we lived in Brazil. There were starving children in our building.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Make sure to hit that like button and subscribe!"

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best."

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Have you tried [insert some unproven alternative medicine method]? It really helped my mom's cousin's son-in-law!"

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Strings
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you tried weed to fix (anxiety, depression, ulcerative colitis, sucking chest wound). I have heard stoners suggest weed for EVERYTHING

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Why are you so quiet?"

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K- THULU
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cause I was taught if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all..... It's a fkn vow of silence....

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Everything happens for a reason."

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, cause and effect. For instance, the reason I hit you with that brick, is because you said "everything happens for a reason"

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#15

30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say After asking a teacher if you can go to bathroom:

"I don't know, can you?"

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "There is so much happiness in the world, so don't be depressed!"

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I'm just saying."

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$cagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't understand why this is on here. I'm just saying it doesn't really belong.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I just tell it like it is."

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Tamra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, this is my mother-in-law's favorite statement, usually preceded by something incredibly rude or hurtful.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "No offense, but..."

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$cagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No offence, but I'm just gonna go ahead and say something offensive right now.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "So? Everyone goes through it."

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I know what's better for you."

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have a friend who while never saying these words, had this attitude. Not spoken to him in nearly 20 years and have no desire to.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "We’ve been trying to reach you about your vehicle’s extended warranty…"

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Deal with it."

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ShaZam Beaubien
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not crazy about this comment either. If someone is asking for advice ... this comment is so dismissive.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "I've been through worse."

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DrBronxx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this depends on the tone. Some people use this to try and put their own challenges into perspective.

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30 Of The Most Irksome Things Annoying People Often Say "Just love yourself."

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Stardust she/her
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah right, loving myself is so easy especially when everyone point out my shortness, my dumbness and how stupid I am. Who would’nt love themself if every flaw was pointed out? /s

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#32

When it's clearly visible what you're doing:

"What are you doing?"

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, they are just trying to engage you in conversation by asking you something obvious

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#33

"Look at the bright side! It can always be worse."

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#36

"'I'm a marmite person, you either love me or you hate me"

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"Sunshine is better than any pill out there!"

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sunshine does not help alleviate the pain when my IBS kicks in, but Buscopan does

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#38

"I did my own research."

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Headless Roach
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course you did. You alone would not be able to make all that shît up.

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#40

"I'd like to speak to your manager."

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Doctor Strange
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are times when this is necessary and justified. I've had employees give me the run around and needed to escalate.

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#43

"My taxes pay for..."

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$cagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless the rest of the sentence is 'the wonderful emergency services, the excellent upkeep of our towns and cities and a fabulous infrastructure that we can rely on' then this person is a horse's a$$.

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#44

"Because I said so."

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Blarrg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hear me out. Child asks for an M&M at 4PM. Okay. Asks for another. Okay. Asks for another. At some point as a responsible parent I have to say no, that's enough M&M's before dinner. Child will ask for 'please, just one more.' I've drawn the line, and if I say yes now, the negotiations continue, so I say no. Any kid worth his salt wants to know why 5 M&M's were okay, but 6 is too many. It's like 4 calories. And the truth is, I don't have a good reason. That's just where I arbitrarily drew the line. But I can't really explain that to my irrational kid who will keep eating M&M's until they puke a chocolate rainbow. So I say it, even though I swore I never would. "Because I said so." "Because I'm the dad." Because I can't reason with you about nutrition, limits, etc. One day, yes, but you aren't there yet.

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#48

"It's not that deep."

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've only ever heard this in the context of a flesh wound. In which case I desperately want to know it's not that deep, as my next 24 hours could have very different todo lists.

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#51

"We are like family here."

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Caryle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That just means you’ll be paid poorly and be given terrible directions And Very little support in doing your job

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#54

"I don't know who needs to hear this, but..."

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... you are loved and wanted so please if something is bothering you talk about it to someone you trust and remember you are worth it. Have a good day guys, gals and non binary pals

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#55

"I need to speak my truth."

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Theoretical Empiricist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, you don't. Your truth is for you alone. If you "need to speak" it, I'd wager you don't actually believe it yourself.

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"I don't to be that guy, but..."

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"Did anyone ask?"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God, this has made me feel so embarrassed so many times. Excuse me for trying to be social, Matt.

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#60

"I think what you meant to say..."

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Brenda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, I said exactly what I meant to say. What do you mean to say?

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"If I were you..."

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Libstak
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a friend who raged at me "why dont you listen to my advice"....cos I didn't ask for it ffs.

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"I'm going to be the devil's advocate here..."

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ouch. I may resemble this remark. I find playing the devil's advocate helps people see the flaws in their political arguments, and my own. But i wouldn't use it hurt feelings.

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#69

"Told you so."

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Christof Irran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it much more abrasive when I act as if I am trying not to grin. They'll invariably say: "Come on! Say it! Tell me that you told me so!" Nope, don't need to.

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#70

"They're just doing it for the attention."

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"I want to touch base with you."

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure, let me circle back with you offline and we can leverage our learnings. My wife used to have a board in her office with a list of these phrases. If you used any of them while talking to her, you had to leave and could not address her again for an hour. One of the reasons I married her

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#72

"Back in my day..."

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$cagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing at all wrong with our elders sharing their experiences with us. In fact, a DIY chain in the UK purposely employs older people because of their lived experience. Instead of writing older people off, maybe we should encourage them to share that experience and learn from them. After all, some of them are responsible for inventing practically everything we own. So maybe grandpa was trying to say 'Back in my day, we all sat down in a big room with a nice cup of tea and put together an air filter from spare parts we had lying around. This ensured that Jim Lovell and the crew of Apollo 13 had enough breathable oxygen to slingshot around the moon and back to earth safely.' If you zoned out at 'cup of tea' you would have missed the best bit. We have nothing to lose by tuning in to our elders and everything to gain. Remember that if grandpa is in a retirement home, you might be the only person he speaks to all week. He values that time. Maybe you should too.

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#76

After opening up that you're having issues with something:

"Well, I don't have problem with it."

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Marie Dahme
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So because you DON’T have a problem with X…my reaction to such is supposed to reflect how YOU feel about it ? Of course. Please tell me the appropriate reaction/response to X so I don’t have a problem with it like you don’t.

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#78

"Living the dream."

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$cagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not really sure what's wrong with this one. I regularly use it when I'm struggling or in some kind of pickle. Is it still ok to use it ironically or am I annoying? I need to know. I can take it.

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#81

"Our star signs are so diametrically opposed, we're not compatible."

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#82

"Louder for the people in the back!"

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#85

"What colour is your Bugatti?"

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RafCo (he/him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Green, unless i had a bloody nose, then they are brown for a while. Sorry, what were we talking about?

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#86

"Let's not pretend..."

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"I was today years old when..."

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#91

"I hate to break it to you, but..."

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"Um, actually..."

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