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During conversation, when the speaker carelessly makes a remark to criticize someone close to the listener, is it natural for him/her to say "You might be offended to hear this, though" to soften the tone? Is there any better expression in a situation like this?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It's not common but, you could say it.

CalifJim · Answer

seagullwhen the speaker carelessly makes a remark to criticize someone close to the listener

Off-topic: Never speak of rope in the house of a hanged man.

seagullDuring conversation, when the speaker carelessly makes a remark to criticize someone close to the listener, is it natural for him/her to say "You might be offended to hear this, though" to soften the tone? Is there any better expression in a situation like this?

Nothing comes to mind for that specific situation, but if you make a general critical remark which might include your listener, you can add present company excepted, of course.

People who talk too much drive me crazy, present company excepted, of course.

CJ

Seagull · Answer

I understand.
Thank you very much indeed.

Seagull · Answer

Thank you so much, CalifJim.
As always, I learned a lot from your comment.

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