"IN MY HUMBLE OPINION"

Botswana
April 17, 2018 4:13am CST
Why do people use this expression to be sarcastic towards others?
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
17 Apr 18
This isn't normally a sarcastic comment though it's very often said when what people actually mean is "In my [actually rather important] opinion ..."! Of course, it can be used sarcastically but that depends on the person saying it and how it's said. There are enough people in this world who are keen to believe that others are being sarcastic (or intentionally hurtful) towards them when they absolutely are not!
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
17 Apr 18
I really agree with you.
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
well said.
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@LadyDuck (458212)
• Switzerland
17 Apr 18
I do not think that this phrase is "sarcastic", may be it's just because people are giving "their humble opinion".
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@LadyDuck (458212)
• Switzerland
17 Apr 18
@Chazzygal The tone can make the difference.
• Botswana
17 Apr 18
ha ha ha! i guess its just the way they respond and the tone used.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
17 Apr 18
That is a self depreciating way of saying my view
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
17 Apr 18
It is something that is in Asian culture especially in China. For an example, if someone said that you are pretty A chinese girl will say thanks but i am not Others may said that thank you so much for the complement. Something along that context.
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
@id_peace very true...
• Botswana
17 Apr 18
you have a point but i think now that i think of it, it depends on the context and the tone used... for one to say it sounded sarcastic.. what do you think?
• Austin, Texas
18 Apr 18
No, It's not an expression of sarcasm. It's an expression of humility. When a person or rather when I say it, It's because I feel strongly about something … I have an opinion! It's my opinion. It's an opinion coming from a humble nobody, a person you don't have to listen to. I do hope I can persuade you. But I'm not going to push it down your throat. I offer it humbly and I hope you accept it or at least understand me.
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• Botswana
18 Apr 18
well said.. thank you and i totally understand. at times it depends on the tone used also i guess but you are right!
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• Germany
17 Apr 18
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
17 Apr 18
@Chazzygal You're welcome.
• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thank you so much for the tip.
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
17 Apr 18
Welcome to Mylot
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Apr 18
@Chazzygal take care..have nice time
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• Botswana
18 Apr 18
@Icydoll thanks darls!
• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thanks hun!
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
I would rather like to use In My Honest Opinion lol. Accepting different views is the same as accepting different opinions. Problem is we can interpret those in different ways. So i still believe that respect should be always present. But honestly there are really those who even choosing polite words can still be sarcastic to others and vice versa and sad thing is when they don't really mean it that way. So let's not be paranoid... that is just "in my honest opinion".
• Preston, England
17 Apr 18
such opinions are rarely humble
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
i so agree with you on this one.
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@Maria24 (2661)
• United States
17 Apr 18
In my humble opinion welcome to mylot. In my humble opinion there's nothing wrong with that, I think is more politely.
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thank you.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
18 Apr 18
Hmmmm... I do not think this is sarcastic in any way. But it depends how it was used.
@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
17 Apr 18
Welcome to mylot
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thank you
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
17 Apr 18
Welcome to myLot! Enjoy your time here..
• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thank you! so kind of you
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
17 Apr 18
@Chazzygal you're welcome.
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@Berrygal (5834)
17 Apr 18
Hey,welcome and have a great time here
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• Botswana
17 Apr 18
thank you
@ivanituut (1934)
17 Apr 18
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