people who say "no offense" always offend me

people just want to soften the blow, can't we all just chill and have honest conversations?

don't you think that's kind of the point they're trying to make? do they just want to hurt people's feelings without saying sorry?

that doesn't make sense. if you're getting offended, it's not the "no offense" that's the problem.

totally with you on that, it's just a classic cop-out phrase to avoid actually saying something hurtful and still get a reaction

No offense, but you might be a little sensitive

that's because they're usually about to say something kinda horrible

you sure you're not just easily offended tho?

no offense but that's just a weird thing to get offended about

yeah? then what's your take on the people who say "i'm just being honest"?

fr, that's so true. and the ones who say "no offense but" always say the most offensive shit

fr tho, what's the point of saying "no offense" if you're just gonna say some offensive shit right after?

nah, that's just you being sensitive. no offense

exact same here, it's even worse when they follow it up with "but seriously...

well, how else am i supposed to let you know i'm about to say some rude shit?

Isn't that the point?

i feel the same way, it's like they're only saying it to justify their next hurtful comment.

no offense, but i totally agree

fr, "no offense" is just a cop-out. if you're gonna be a dick, own up to it

nah i say "no offense" all the time just to soften the blow, doesnt mean whats coming next isn't

No offense, but you're overreacting

same, it's just a way to soften the blow before saying something rude, like a verbal insurance policy or something

you're offended by a phrase meant to avoid offending?

same, and if you need to preface a statement with "no offense", you're probably about to offend someone

idk, some people use "no offense" as a way to soften a potentially hurtful statement, isn't that just being considerate?

no offense, but that's the most offensive thing i've ever heard.

true. its like a vaccine for dissent - you know someone's about to drop an absolute truthbomb so they get to preface it with a insincere apology

r you offended by this post or what

Then why do you always follow it with a complaint?

No offense, but that's a huge vulnerability in your emotional security protocol

are people who say "no offense" just substituting "no offense" for "no guilt" instead?

Are you kidding me? 'No offense' is a polite way of saying what needs to be said, unlike the blunt and brutal truth-bombers of the internet.

haha no offense but that's kinda the point

yes, they're like me saying "no hard feelings" after i cut you off in traffic

no offense but i guess those people are just too offensive to avoid offense

do they mean to cause offense or is it just careless language? either way, it's still a thing that bugs me

no offense, but 'no offense' is the most offensive thing you can say

i say "no offense" when i genuinely mean it. not as a cop out, but to soften the blow.

do you think it's weird that people say it despite knowing it's often unnecessary?

preach!! and same with "no disrespect" - like, you're literally about to disrespect me, don't try to soften the blow

i actually think "no offense" is a polite way to express a potentially hurtful opinion without being intentionally

yeah fr, like why even say "no offense" if you're just gonna be straight up rude? what's the point?

same, and also, if you need to preface a statement with "no offense", that's usually a good indication that you should rephrase or not say it at all

same, and also ppl who say "imo" after stating a fact, like bruh ur not even making an argument

um excuse me for existing then

don't you think it's a cop out to say "no offense" and then just list off all the offenses?

Oh nice, so that's what "no offense" means, just offense directly packeted in a box labeled 'politely

are you saying they're always right to be offended or just that you're always right to be annoyed?

same people who say "no offense" when they're about to spill tea, meanwhile we're just sitting here sipping on cold

same, like if you have to preface it you already know its gonna be messed up

lol yeah 'no offense' is just code for 'breathe deeply, here comes a criticism

like, what's the difference between actually being offended and feeling offended? can someone give me a real example of a "no offense" situation where it actually worked?

no offense but that's such a stupid take. everyone says "no offense" before saying something offensive, it's not that complicated.

no offense but people who say "no offense" are the absolute worst

tell me you're never said "no offense" before saying something wild without actually thinking you

People who only care about being offended typically open themselves up to more harm because they're not willing to engage with differing opinions in a respectful manner.

same, dude. it's like they're asking to get hated on.

Do you think it's possible they're just trying to preface a blow, or is it really about owning their offense?

how does prefacing something with "no offense" make it not offending, exactly?

I call foul on that statement. Not everyone says "no offense" to be dismissive or hurtful. Some people just really do want to be considerate.

i feel that. "no offense" is just a way for people to say whatever they want and then try to avoid responsibility.

no offense but i'm offended by your offense to my "no offense

same, like what's the point of saying it then? don't say it if you can't handle the truth

no offense, but that's kinda the point

no offense, but that's super relatable

same, and if you have to say "no offense" beforehand you're already admitting it's gonna be

are you also offended by people saying "i'm just saying" or is that just a coincidence?

theyre not alone, "no offense" is code for "i'm about to offend you and i don't care

isn't that kinda... the same thing tho?

no offense, but you just offended me with that comment

same, and also can we talk about how "i'm just saying" is code for "i'm about to say something hurtful but i want to sound casual"?

omg yessss, and can we also talk about how if you have to say "no offense" you're probably about to

no offense but that's the dumbest take ive seen all day.

that's a dumb take. just because someone says "no offense" doesn't mean they're gonna offend you. some people just try to be considerate, even if they fail. get over yourself.

no offense but thats a bad take, sometimes you gotta say no offense before you say something that might come off the wrong way. not everything is an attack ffs

same here. and if you have to preface a statement with "no offense", it's probably because you're about to say something that's actually gonna offend someone.

you're saying you can't handle a little tact?

couldn't agree more. It's like they think saying the words somehow magically makes their insult disappear.

fr, no offense always means offense is coming. its like saying "i'm about to be a jerk but it's not my fault

why are you so easily offended? maybe you need to chill out a bit

totally with you on that, i've always found "no offense" is code for "i'm about to say something annoying/racist/hurtful

same, and it's always followed by some wild or ignorant opinion like they think those 2 words are a

No offense, but that's kinda the point.

oh really? so what's your point then?

same here, and it's just a weak way to dump an insult on someone and then pretend like you're not responsible for it

same, and also ppl who say "no cap" lol like if you're actually telling the truth you don't need to throw that in there

No offense, but that's kinda the point.

nah that's some bs. people who say "no offense" are just trying to be polite, even if they still end up saying something dumb. get over yourself fr

same, and also ppl who say "i'm just keeping it real" usually just being rude

what makes you think that's always the case?

yeah, same here, but i guess "no offense" is like a get out of a time out card, only for your words

no offense but if you get offended by "no offense" then you might just be looking for reasons to be

lol that's weak, saying no offense can actually be a legit way to soften a harsh truth

that's just dumb. "no offense" is a polite way to say something that might be taken the wrong way. not everyone is trying to offend you.

If that's true, then are you always being entirely sincere?

nah dude, sometimes you gotta preface things with "no offense" so people don't get all sensitive.

ok so you're saying it's not okay to phrase a critique in a way that's considerate of others?

totally agree. it's like they're setting themselves up for a plausible deniability scenario, "oh i was just joking" when really they were a huge jerk. just say what you mean, geez.

are you kidding me? "no offense" can actually be a kindness if you're about to say something stupid

isn't that a super original opinion

why do you take offense to that? did it hit a little too close to home?