It happens to all of us...where sometimes it's necessary to take someone down a peg or two, and you don't want to sound overly offensive. . . you want to use a little nuance with it. We talked about this thread online where people are talking about their favorite INSULTS that DON'T sound offensive. Here is the list . . with a few personal favorites from the show.
1. "What an odd thing to say aloud."
2. "That sounds like something you'd say."
3. "I admire how you don't let your limitations affect your confidence."
4. "It's impossible to underestimate you." (Crash's Pick)
5. (This is a bit more poetic . . .) "Wisdom has been chasing you . . . but you have always been faster."
6. "I just sigh, and say, 'Oh sweetie.'" Or the Southern classic: "Bless your heart."
7. "You are all mouth but no trousers."
8. "Oh . . . now I see what everyone's talking about."
9. "I admire your enthusiasm."
10. "Your teacher always handed your tests back face-down, didn't she?"
AJ's pick: I hope you have a day as pleasant as you are.
Producer X: I need your two brain cells to hold hands together.
Feel free to use these in your daily travels and add to the list (You can find more, here.)
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