To really hate the phrase "oh that's a wee shame" (apologies if this is so niche that you don't have it in your regional lexicon but, also, you're so lucky!)

[DervlaGlass]

It's usually used in response to things that are actually bloody terrible news and it makes me feel overwhelmed with fury when people say it.

"Oh her child is in hospital"
"Oh that's a wee shame"
No it isn't????

But even when it is in response to something that is arguably both wee and a shame it makes my skin crawl.

Do you use this phrase and for what sort of things and aibu?

Oh for sure, thanks for the gentleness but I'm very aware that I wouldn't have felt as angry if it had been a small problem. But that's really the point, isn't it? The language used was not commensurate with the size of the problem.

I mean of all the regularly used Scottish phrases out there I think wee shame is probably the least offensive 🤣

🤣🤣 love Scottish phrases😍

Well that was the first thing that crossed my mind too. 😂

Well some things are a wee shame so perfectly fine to use. I think it makes it sound more genuine and friendly? I often say 'I'll be with you in 2 wee minutes' which obviously doesn't make sense literally.. 2 minutes are 2 minutes.

I never heard it being said. Where are you @DervlaGlass?

I have used this phrase before but I think I’ve used it more in response to things that go wrong in a minor way with kids. So I think the ‘wee’ in the phrase refers to wee kids. I would never say it in response to a bereavement or similar in adults. I think it’s a warm and caring way to express a joint sadness or upset in children.