PSA -
Starting out an e-mail/letter/tweet/or blog post with "I'm not judging anyone, but..."
is basically code for "Here's where I go off judging people but don't hold me accountable and I'd like to assuage my guilt for being judgmental when I claim not to be"
Just own it.
I don't mean to be rude, but.....
ReplyDeleteYes, yes you do mean to be rude.
I agree! Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm not trying to offend you, but....I am likely going to offend you anways and now I feel better about myself.
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
"Not that there's anything wrong with it, but..."
ReplyDeleteEh! When commenting on people and/or behavior, the words "but" and "however" are generally employed to veil judgement.
if anyone begins a sentence with "no offense, but", then prepare to be offended! I hate that!
ReplyDeleteAMEN. Let's go kick some asses and take some names?
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%. I just discovered your blog after seeing your comments on that "other blog". You made great comments, and illuminated things what others didn't think of. I can't wait to read more of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with this. It's like they're trying to excuse themselves for what they're about to say. Just don't say it! Arrgghhh.
ReplyDeleteOk - what is the "other blog"? Someone fill me in on the background of this post.
ReplyDeleteNo background to this post. Just a general statement that if people are going to be bitchy, they should just own up to being bitchy.
ReplyDeleteI like this. so true.
ReplyDeletexo Joanna
I prefer to start with "I'm TOTALLY judging, want to hear the scoop?!?!"
ReplyDeleteThe other day I sat at dinner with my girlfriends talking about why I don't want kids right after I get married, and my friend who just had a baby was sitting right next to me. Whoopsies! No offense taken, she knows that's just who I am.
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