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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
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What should I say when an intended joke offends somebody

What should I say when an intended joke offends somebody ?

1. I said it in good faith.

2. I said it in good humour.

3. It was meant to be funny.
  

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A sorry wouldn't go astray, so maybe: I'm sorry, it was meant to be a joke. 2 sounds the better option.

  • A sorry wouldn't go astray, so maybe: I'm sorry, it was meant to be a joke.
  • 2 sounds the better option.
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A sorry wouldn't go astray, so maybe:

I'm sorry, it was meant to be a joke.

If it has to be one of your options, no.2 sounds the better option.

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