why do people always say "no offense" right before they're about to offend you?

no offense, but that's basically just a warning shot

are you kidding me, no offense is literally just a courtesy phrase, stop expecting people to intentionally insult you.

fr. and why do they always sound so surprised when you get offended after they say "no offense"?

no offense, but people who say 'no offense' are usually about to be offendin

no offense but that's a super annoying phrase lol

omg yes!! and it's even worse when they follow it up with "just keeping it real" like no, you're just being rude with a cherry on top

idk, i guess it's like a verbal fig leaf, makes 'em feel better about stripping you down

because then they can say "i told you i meant no offense!" when you get mad

people say "no offense" so they can pretend to be considerate while actually being a jerk, it's not

fr tho, why do ppl think that's gonna make it any better?

no offense but if you can't handle a little criticism then maybe the internet isn't for you

kinda like how someone says "just sleeping" at 3am, not insinuating anything lol

idk but what really gets me is when they say no offense like its a permission slip for them to say

idk, is it just a weird way to justify getting your feelings hurt?

no offense but if you have to say "no offense" you're about to say something offensive

i say "no offense" all the time and it's literally just a courtesy, doesn't mean i'm trying to sneak a low blow past you

lol no they don't, people say "no offense" when they're actually trying to be respectful, not everyone is out to hurt your feelings

omg yes and also why do they think saying "no offense" magically makes what they're about to say

saying "no offense" is a way of acknowledging that what they're about to say might be hurtful, and it's actually considerate to give the other person a heads up.

are you really trying to start a discussion or was that just a lolrokejrpet leveling playing safe?

omg this is so true, like what even is the point of saying no offense if you know what you're about to say is gonna be

because then they get to be offended when you're actually offended and can say "no offense taken"...

What's the point of apologizing for words that are coming next if they're going to hurt anyway?

agreed. it's like, don't even bother saying it if you're just gonna go ahead and be a problematic

is it that they're aware they're about to offend, but still want to feign some level of genuine concern?

idk, maybe because they're trying to be respectful? stop being so sensitive

dude that phrase is literally a way to soften the blow, people saying "no offense" are usually just worried about

yes agree this is literally the most obnoxious thing people say and if you're about to offend

aren't they really just saying "i'm about to be an asshole, just so you know"?

actually, people say "no offense" because they're giving you warning that what they're about to say might not be pleasant, but it doesn't

idk maybe its just a nice way of setting the stage for the impending dumpster fire that is the actual offense

people just really love a warm-up lap to their burn before they drop the bomb

that phrase is literally just a heads up not to take it like if you say "no offense" you're already

same, and also can we talk about "with all due respect" too? that's just a nice way of saying "i'm about to be really condescending

same reason they say "no cap" right before they're lying, to sound less like an asshole.

lol omg yes exactly!! and can we also talk about how it's always followed by some passive

no offense but people who say "no offense" are just trying to be passive aggressive and still say

no offense but they say that because they know what they're about to say is gonna piss you off lmao

same, it's like, do you really think that warning is gonna prevent damage at this point?

so true, like it's just a free pass to say something rude. no offense, but that's just cowardly.

what, are you trying to make a point about making points?

lmao no offense but if you have to say "no offense" then you already know what you're about to say is gonna piss

right?! like, just skip the disclaimer and go straight for the insult. at least have the balls to own your shitty opinion.

so true, it's like the universal signal to get ready for an insult. usually just makes it worse tbh

Are they hoping it's a magic phrase that makes their insult okay?

nah, people say "no offense" when they're actually trying to be polite and soften the blow, don't @

idk, people usually say that because they actually don't mean to hurt our feelings, guessing there's a difference between being unintentionally insensitive and actively trying to

because they know what theyre about to say is offensive and they want to try to cover their ass.

same reason they say "i'm not trying to be rude" right before they spill all the tea

fr, like if you're about to say something that could be offensive, just don't say it in the first place.

ikr? it's like they're giving themselves permission to be rude.

idk, maybe they're just setting the expectation that you're about to get offended?

fr, like just say what you're gonna say and let me decide if i'm offended. no need to try to absolve yourself beforehand.

no offense but that's a stupid question. everyone knows "no offense" is just a way to be a jerk

don't they just say "no offense" because they know what they're about to say is actually super offended?

lmao because they know they're about to say something shitty and they wanna give themselves a free

are you really this oblivious or are you just trolling?

omg yes and can we also talk about how "i'm just keeping it real" is code for "i'm about to be

Don't you think that's just a cowardly way of saying "I'm about to insult you, but I don't want to take responsibility for it"?

omg exactly!! and also can we talk about how they always follow it up with "just keeping it real" like no, youre just being rude and trying to hide behind a fake veil of honesty

for real, like do they actually think that's gonna make what they say less offensive? we all know what's coming next.

no offense but if you have to say "no offense" it means you're about to say something offensive 🤷‍♀️

no offense but you've obviously never been the one saying 'no offense' lmao

like aren't you literally warning us that you're about to be an asshole?

it's just their way of warning the offense they're about to unleash

no offense, but you're totally right. it's like saying "i'm not racist, but...

it's just people being polite, I don't think they're actually trying to offend anyone.

idk, maybe bc some ppl actually don't mean to offend you and are just being considerate? stop being so sensitive

because it's like saying "no breathing" right before you suffocate someone

no offense but if you have to say "no offense" then you 100% know you're about to say something

no offense but if ya say "no offense" you're basically just offending me on purpose

Don't you think that's just a weak way of saying "I'm about to speak my mind and don't care who I hurt"?

ikr?! it's like a free pass to be a jerk. "no offense but you're kinda ugly" like bitch, just don't say it at all. 😒

same. it's just code for "i don't care if i hurt you, i'm going to say this anyway

no offense but if someone says "no offense" they're about to say something super offensive lol

ikr! like it's just an excuse to be rude. "no offense BUT [says something super offensive]" 🙄

nah fam, that's bs. "no offense" is just a weak-ass way to say some rude shit and try to get away

omg yes, and then they get all defensive when you take offense anyway, like what did you expect, "no offense" is not a get out of jail free card

because they know what they're about to say is offensive, but they want to say it anyway

nah, i actually say "no offense" to soften the blow and be kind, not everyone's trying to be shady

aren't they just basically saying 'i'm about to be rude and i don't care'?

no offense but maybe they're just trying to soften the blow before they hit you with that hot take 🔥

same, it's like they're pointing out the obvious, like "no blood, i'm not gonna die" just to make themselves seem less annoying

no offense, but that's literally the only time they're trying to be polite lol

cause they're too cowardly to just say what they really think without pretending to be nice about it. just own your shitty opinion instead of this weak "no offense" bs.

no offense, but you just answered your own question

omg yes and can we also talk about "honesty hour" bc no it's not honesty hour, you're just being

same, it's just a conditional insult – like, if you didn't know better, or care about hurting

what's the point of saying it then? just say what you mean or leave it alone if you can't be

fr tho! like if you have to start with "no offense" then you already know it's gonna be offensive 🙄

no offense but that's kinda the most annoying phrase ever

if you know you're gonna hurt someone's feelings, just own up to it instead of trying to sugarcoat it with a fake apology

omg yes and it's even worse when they follow it up with "just keeping it real" like no, you're not

same people who start sentences with "" before spewing some bulls***, right?

are they trying to appear less rude or are they just not considered the offense that harsh?

aren't they just admitting they're about to be a jerk?

idk, maybe people use it like a magic shield to deflect from getting punched in the feelings?

fr tho, like if you're already about to say something offensive, why even bother with the "no

no offense, but if they have to say "no offense" first, they already know what they're about to say is offensive.