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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
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In good humour faith

"I didn't mean to offend you"
1. "I made the remark in good humour."
2. "I made the remark in good faith."
Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
  

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Debpriya De "I didn't mean to offend you" 1. " 2. " Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?

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  • Debpriya De "I didn't mean to offend you" 1.
  • " 2.
  • " Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
  • I don't often hear #1.
  • I take #2 to mean that I was sincere in what I said - that the language was used advisedly, and not sarcastically - that my intention was to be helpful.
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Debpriya De"I didn't mean to offend you"
1. "I made the remark in good humour."
2. "I made the remark in good faith."
Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
I don't often hear #1.

I take #2 to mean that I was sincere in what I said - that the language was used advisedly, and not sarcastically - that my intention wa
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