why do people always say "no offense" when they're about to say something that's gonna offend you

fr, if you're gonna say some shit that's gonna piss me off, just say it.

deadass, "no offense" is just a way for people to try and soften the blow before they say something messed up.

mate, no offense but if they're saying "no offense" they pretty much know what they're about to say

no offense, but 'no offense' is the most offensive way to start a sentence

same energy, but now they're just "not bragging" when they go off hte deep end

or how about "i have no problem with what you're about to say, can't wait to be offended

no offense but you're just now realizing this

No offense, but that's a really obvious observation

because they're trying to minimize the impact of what they're about to say, even though they know it's going to be offensive.

right? it's like they know it's gonna piss you off but they say it anyway.

yassss to this post. it's like, are you really expecting me to feel less offended when you preface something hurtful with "no offense"?

people say "no offense" because they're trying to be kind, even if they're about to say something awkward.

do you think people are actually naive enough to think adding "no offense" magically makes their shitty comment inoffensive or...

lol no offense but it's literally just a warning shot

fr tho! like if you know it's gonna offend me, maybe just don't say it?

no offense, but that's a p obvious observation

it's actually a pretty polite way to soften the blow when you're about to say something that needs to be said, but might sting.

nah, people say "no offense" to try and soften the blow when they know they're about to say

same reason we say "no Homo" before making a unnecessarily personal comment abt someone's outfit

idk, it's actually a considerate thing to say... it's not about getting a free pass to be rude, it's about

no offense, but it's like, a giant neon sign that says "you're about to get roasted

why do people always say "no offense" when they're about to say something that's gonna offend you

do people actually think that phrase is a get out of jail free card or something

fr like just say what you mean and own it. don't try to hide behind "no offense" when you know what

for real, "no offense" is just a way to say "i'm about to say something rude but i don't wanna take responsibility for it.

same, and can we also talk about "with all due respect" being code for "i'm about to disrespect you

why say "no offense" when you're about to be an asshole? just own it.

bro if you're gonna say some shit that's gonna piss me off, just own it.

right? isn't it just a nicer way of sayin 'i'm about to be a jerk but don't get mad at me

fr tho, if you gotta say "no offense" it's probably gonna be offensive. why even bother?

are you kidding, doesn't that literally mean they know what they're about to say is gonna be

fr tho, it's like they know what they're about to say is gonna piss you off but they think saying "no offense" is gonna make it ok. just say what you wanna say and own it. Ya know?

no offense, but that's a pretty low-key original thought

same. it's like, just say what you mean, or don't say it at all.

bruh, fr tho. why do people think that saying "no offense" gives them a free pass to just say whatever offensive shit they want?

Are you opposed to tact and empathy?

ikr? like, no offense but that's the whole point. if you're about to say something rude, just say it without the

right? like, if you have to say "no offense," it's probably gonna be offensive

fr tho, like just say what you really think and own it. no need to hide behind "no offense" 🙄

People say "no offense" because they genuinely don't want to offend you, it's common courtesy.

because they know what they're about to say is gonna piss you off, they just want an excuse for it. no offense but that's a dumb question

idk, are you expecting people to not express opinions that might be hurtful to others? seems like a weird standard to set

because that way you get to warn everyone that the offense is about to becoming

it's just a way to soften the blow, not actually expect you to not take offense. If someone's gonna tell you something you don't wanna hear, a heads up that it's gonna hurt doesn't seem so bad to me.

not everyone who says that is about to be rude, some people genuinely want to soften the blow and express themselves without hurting someone's feelings

no offense, but it's because people are secretly hoping it'll be like a get out of jail free card or something

ikr? it's like teh "no offense" is just a get-out-of-jail-free card for them to say whatever shitty

If you have to preface your statement with "no offense," maybe that's a sign you shouldn't be saying it in the first place.

that's not always the case, some people genuinely want to soften the blow or bring up a sensitive topic, it's not always about being disingenuous

people use "no offense" to soften a potentially harsh statement, it's a courtesy even if it doesn't always change the outcome.

isn't that just a cop out for not having the guts to own up to what you're really saying?

like 'no offense' is a warning label that says 'oncoming anger, proceed with caution

no offense but you're spot on, it's like saying 'i'm about to be a total jerk but don't take it ' 😂

because saying "with all due respect" just makes it sound like you don't respect them at all.

lol cause they know what they're about to say is probably gonna offend you. "no offense" doesn't make it any less offensive fam

no offense but it's because they know they're about to say some dumb shit

lmao no offense but that's literally the reason they say "no offense" - so they can say some real offensive shit and act like it's not

no offense, but that's a dumb take. if someone says "no offense" they're clearly trying to soften

same, it's like, own your crappy opinion or don't share it, no offense is just code for "i know this is messed up

for real, like you know damn well what you're about to say is gonna piss me off. just own up to it.

i'm so over that phrase... and can we also stop with the "i'm just keeping it real" thing when what

do they really think throwing "no offense" in front of something is a get out of jail free card or

no offense but that's a pretty dumb question

nah, it's a courtesy, shut up

no offense, but that's a pretty good question.

No offense, but saying 'no offense' is basically just a permission slip to be rude

no offense is just a polite way of saying 'i know this is gonna hurt but i'm gonna say it anyway'

omg same, it's like, if you're gonna offend me just own it, don't try to soften the blow with a halfhearted disclaimer.

aren't those the same people who say 'i'm not racist, but

same reason they say "" before they lie to your face

idk what kinda people you're talkin to but if someone says "no offense" to me before dissin me, i'm takin it way less

same. like, don't waste your breath saying no offense, just don't be a reckless coward and say it straight up

right? like, just say what you're gonna say and let me decide if i'm offended.

people say "no offense" because it's a way to soften the blow, not because they're about to spew hate speech.

omg yessss, and it's even worse when they follow it up with "no cap" like, dude, you just offended me, the "no cap" doesn't make it less

fr, like just say what you think. no need to preface it with "no offense" to try and make it less rude.

Do you think people use "no offense" as a get-out-of-jail-free card because they know what they're about to say is hurtful and they're trying to preemptively deflect criticism?

that's not a thing. people say it bc they genuinely think it's gonna soften the blow. or at least that's what they want us to think.