A common phrase you consider rude?

I don't know why, but I find it very annoying when people make a statement, but they make it sound like a question, as if they're baiting you to get into some weird discussion, where they're bound to end up right! Also, when people add "just by the way" to the end of sentences, it just comes off as patronising. I don't know if it's a universal thing, or something colloquial though.

I dont find that phrase rude or condescending but what I do hate, is being called "hun" or "babe"... too familiar, patronising. I'd rather be called b!tch than either of those.

"Whatever!" to me that is rude...means someone doesn't care or won't take the time to listen to what you have to say...

katsmeow1213, Generally, I would not find this phrase condescending or rude as I felt that this is just a mere remark to make some clarification or make a point. Of course, that will depend on the entire conversation or written account to actually determine if it is being disrespectful, badgering or rude.

Condescending, exactly! I remember once we helped my brother-in-law move, and we rented a truck on our credit card. BIL rearended the truck, which Richard was driving. We had gotten the collision waiver, which we don't usually do, but in this case they pointed out that our car insurance didn't cover rental trucks. So anyway, we had to cover the deductible on it until BIL's insurance paid up, $500, lovely. So we went there and the woman asked us, "how do you want to pay for it?" "Well I don't WANT to pay for it at all, since the accident wasn't our fault. But here is how I'm GOING to pay for it." She wasn't very amused...

Well, my seven year old's best friend is a teenager, so it means that she is bringing home a lot of the phrases that children much older than her are using. So the two that I can think of right off the top of my head are "Duh." and "Uh, yeah." When I am talking to my child, or to anyone for that matter, I want to be able to realize that I am talking to them and that I am serious. When they use these kind of responses, I don't feel like I'm being listened to and I know I'm not being respected.

Hiya kats. I find that one rude as well. I remember when a family member said that to me once (in an email), though he used the abbreviation for it instead. It happened a few years ago after I had sent him and just about everyone else on my contact list an email without using BCC. I had never used it before, nor did I know how, and never had a problem with it (at least when it comes to someone complaining about it anyway). He went on saying something about how others can get a hold of peoples email addresses that way, like spammers. I can understand what he was saying, but to put FYI seemed a little rude and unnecessary, even if he was just trying to be helpful. After that incident whenever I happen to send out emails to multiple recipients at once I make sure to use the BCC. Too bad the same cannot be said for this family member. Yep, he's forgotten to take his own advice and not use it! Another one that doesn't sit well with me is "no offense". I don't recall anyone saying it to me, but for some reason it just seems so darn offensive. I think that's about it when it comes to phrases like this. LOL Happy mylotting!

Yes, that's rude I agree. It always comes with a "tone" too. Like you are lacking intelligence or something. Never really cared for "Get over it" either

I think it depends on the tone of the person saying it or the conversation at hand. But usually it is ment in a rude manner while standing up for yourself.

I don't really like the phrase ''actually I think you'll find it is....'''' - sometimes in the right context it is ok but, sometimes it is a little annoyin when aid incertain tones!

I find the phrase "whatever" to be rude. The person saying it can't be bothered to respond to the subject being discussed.

Hey kats! I would have to totally agree with you on this one! I also consider the phrase "It is what it is" one of the most annoying and obnoxious phrases there is! My BF used to use this one all the time! But, I kept smacking him upside the head!lol I think that phrase is the most condescending and moronic phrase there is because it means absolutely nothing!

Likewise, even if the intention was not to be rude, but this phrase has been commonly used in a rather rude or intimidating manner. I wonder which is a better way to inform someone without using FYI. It just sounds too arrogant although it wasn't meant to be.

"You people" is often said as though someone is of a different species. It, too, sounds condescending and totally disrespectful. "Whatever!" This is a phrase that means absolutely nothing and is a waste of breath and time. "When are you due?" to someone when you don't know them and are guessing whether they are pregnant and overweight.

This is not a phrase, but I find whatever to be rude and somewhat condescending. I hate it when people say that. It's so dismissive. My sister used to say that all the time when we were teenagers. I'm sure I used it several times too. But it annoys me now. I try avoid using it because I know how much I don't like it.

What about FYI, it means the same thing, and can be rude I suppose. It is all the tone and method of delivery for me, for instance. If my wife said oh and just for your information, FedEx should be here later today, I would not consider that rude, that is informing me, though, knowing that you dislike it, I would say to you, just so you know. However, I can not think of any commonly used phrase I find to be rude or disrespectful because any phrase can be rude, depending on How it is uttered. Sincerely and With Appreciation.