Do you think they're just prepping them for some mean remark was what I meant.
2007-03-18 08:41:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It just means that they're about to let you know what's on their mind, while being mindful of the other person's position/ authority.
What follows generally is something the other party might not want to hear however.
2007-03-19 11:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tough Love 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel it not mean but considerate of other feeling. So don't jump to conclusion OK. Here an example: With all due respect we have to reschedule the meeting, Wedding, Etc do to the rain or the hotel messed are R.S.V.P. or whatever may happen. So don't worry be happy things happen for a reason. Please turn the neg to a positive and things will work out. Good luck and I hope u have a Divine day
2007-03-18 15:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by BUTTERFLY LOVE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you must criticize your boss, or someone else who is more important than you, you must preface the remark, with, "with all due respect, sir." It's a way of saying, "what I'm about to say is just a timeout from the usual ***-kissing. Let me say this one critical thing, and then I'll make your *** beet-red again!"
2007-03-18 15:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The phrase "With all due respect" is a gesture which is usually said towards a person of higher class or rank in society or a specific job. When said on a standard level, it can be used to dismiss the immiturity of the following phrase, but it is quite impolite to use it in that manner, and if done so is lack of respect. Anyone who uses it for impolite gestures is not the person to be hanging out with.
2007-03-18 15:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by michael c 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! It's the perfect opening to a really nasty comment or remark. It's almost like they're giving themself permission to say something they probably shouldn't but just can't keep from blurting out.
2007-03-18 17:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by napqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'With all due respect', 'Bless his heart', or 'no offense but'
All three are cues that you or someone is about to be insulted, the key word in 'With all due respect' is 'Due' what is due you is entirely at the discretion of the speaker, but because it is placed between 'all' and 'respect' it gets hidden in the phrase. its just like the non-apology apology that people give that starts "I'm sorry if" if there is an 'if' its not really an apology. but because it starts 'I'm sorry' people fail to see the 'if' right away.
2007-03-18 15:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by janssen411 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they are! When you say "with all due respect..." you're implying that they don't deserve ANY respect at all, which is precisely why you're saying something rude/disrespectful. However, it's done to "appear" polite in public settings.
It's the epitome of passive-aggressive behavior.
2007-03-19 11:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by sylvia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person saying it might not mean to offend you- but 9 times out of 10, that's what ends up happening.
2007-03-18 21:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by blue_angel29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Absolutely!
2007-03-19 02:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by TJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two interpretations of that comment:
1) You are not due very much respect at all, and the phrase that follows "With all due respect..." will clarify precisely why...
OR
2) I respect you, so this is my signal to you that I am choosing my words carefully... please do not be offended, and listen well.
2007-03-18 16:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋