2007-06-10 12:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I'd say it's because the speaker wants to diffuse the gravity of what they're going to say. Being nosy is not virtuous, but if the person implies they never intended to overhear the information, then you'll be less likely to judge them.
This is one of those phrases to watch out for from people you know. People who are inclined to say things like "It's none of my business, but..." tend to be the people who intentionally learn unintentionally gleened information. In other words, they are phonies. They can't stand to be judged, even as they judge others.
2007-06-10 13:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by schuttz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People tend to say that when they suspect that the person they are talking to might say to them, "It's none of your business."
2007-06-10 19:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The phrase is used as a qualifier, when someone, is butting in.
2007-06-10 19:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's very annoying but they really want to know your business.
2007-06-10 19:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's none of my business, and I don't plan on making it mine.
AHAH!!! I WIN!
2007-06-10 19:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Thendens 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
oh I think so!
I try never to do than, enter someones space or life without an invitation.
I also try never to tell anyone they should.
2007-06-10 20:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by pat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because some people like to butt in, but they want to do it as politely as they can.
2007-06-10 20:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by furienna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are about to offer an opinion or advise. Both of which are worth exactly what they cost you - nothing.
2007-06-10 20:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
so then can still get there 2 cents worth in.
2007-06-10 19:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
becuase cats meow. and dogs moo.
why else?!
2007-06-10 20:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by Lucas M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋