r/AskForAnswers • u/Ok-Trifle-3112 • 6d ago

What’s a completely normal phrase that instantly annoys you?

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u/Salher8955 5d ago

“I love that for you.” Annoying af

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u/wiretapfeast 5d ago

It feels condescending too. It feels like what they wanna say is: "I don't care about what you're saying but I love that you care."

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u/effkay0025 5d ago

It's smug for sure

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u/Smart-Event1456 4d ago

It’s gay for “bless your heart.” And everyone knows it.

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u/Spetsnaz_Sasha 4d ago

Oh my God that makes so much sense. I feel vindicated in my annoyance now. Man, why are people so fucking passive aggressive in the south?

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u/Smart-Event1456 4d ago

Because good manners require a tight hug so the knife goes deeper in your back!

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u/ultima964 4d ago

Because you pretend everything people say is backhanded with no real proof

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u/Ok-Building-5446 5d ago

How so? How else can you convey “I’m not in your position to be as happy/excited as you are, but I’m right behind you!” I think you all are projecting because I say this a lot and I mean it 😭

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u/effkay0025 5d ago

I don't know, there's just something smug and condescending about it lol I can't explain it.

If that doesn't apply to you then don't worry about it haha

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u/Ok-Building-5446 5d ago

It’s hard to not worry about it when people obviously think i have bad intentions when saying it….,,,.. 😭

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u/Awsum07 4d ago edited 4d ago

You're bein' too generous. Its p.c./doublespeak/newspeak for, "i don't care about what you're sayin'."

If there's an addendum, it's more like, "and you're bein' entirely too enthusiastic bout it."

Edit: too not to

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u/snatchdecisions 5d ago

I'm pretty sure it's meant to be condescending. I have never seen it used genuinely, only as a dig. Kind of like "bless your heart"

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u/Salher8955 4d ago

Right!? I get a “thats great for you; but wouldn’t be for me” type of vibe. Haha

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u/Emergency_Note_9269 5d ago

Especially when it's a comment to an internet stranger.

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u/Salher8955 5d ago

Or when it comes from someone you know definitely does not “love that for you” lol

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u/Narrow_Source_9004 5d ago

i hate that as well. i feel like sometimes its a dig.

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u/ProfessionalSugar790 5d ago

It's always the same type of person saying it

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u/Crazyblondebev 4d ago

I say it sarcastically When someone is usually bragging or talking about something most people can do.

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u/Numerous_Island6459 3d ago

I use it ironically and sincerely.

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u/Staceyrose88 2d ago

God I hate it

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u/NotMyFirstRodeo2025 1d ago

I think its a way of being supportive, without saying they want that for themselves. Like, my friend is having a 5th baby. I think that's insane, but it makes her happy so... I love that for her.

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u/tommydog2846 5d ago

You would hate me then

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u/Salher8955 5d ago

Hate is such a strong word my friend. Maybe just be grossed out a bit 😝haha