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Phrases that annoy you: "in the kindest possible way"

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Pouffealouffe · 04/10/2017 07:46

I see this quite a bit on here, usually followed by a response that I (being bitter and cynical perhaps) would struggle to find that kind in any particular way. Surely it's up there with "no offence but...". So AIBU to think "in the kindest possible way" is often a way of not being that kind? Any other similar phrases that drive you mad? Or am I just being negative Grin?

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TammySwansonTwo · 04/10/2017 11:39

Different area but my current lid-flipper is "food before one is just for fun"... err no, no it absolutely is not, unless you think anaemia and zinc deficiency are "fun". Ugh.

StoatofDisarray · 04/10/2017 11:41

People at work who sign off emails with "Kind regards". It's an email about stationery, not an invitation to a Regency ball, fgs.

StoatofDisarray · 04/10/2017 11:42

Picky tea, jesus, Otters, I agree with that one. And (TAAT) "dippy eggs".

TammySwansonTwo · 04/10/2017 11:48

stoat Conversely, if I end an email with "regards", you should know you are in DEEP shit.

StoatofDisarray · 04/10/2017 11:49

Tammy Ha! Yes, you're right - that one drips with irritation.

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