Why do people usually start their statement by "...With ALL due RESPECT...", while the following statement clearly shows such disrespect?
Are they just saying that to avoid law suit, follow etiquette, or what?
2007-06-16 06:30:23 · 18 answers · asked by Professor Franklin 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They try to make something really disrespectful seem to be acceptable.
The same thing happens with: "No offense, but..."
It's irritating.
2007-06-16 12:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The phrase 'with all due respect' is meant to proceed a statement that you are saying to someone that is clearly an expert on a particular subject, but you are still going to disagree with them. If you use it in this respect then what you say next is not at all disrespectful, just contrary to what the other person believes is right.
2007-06-16 06:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's a way of saying that you disagree with whatever they've said but you don't want to be blatantly rude about it. Sure it's different if you say "with all due respect, I think you're an idiot!" That's different, so I guess it depends on how they say it and what follows.
2007-06-21 11:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"With all due respect" acknowledges that you respect the person and/or his opinion and/or his right to his opinion even though your own opinion differs and you feel the need to state it. Its a non-confrontational and civilized way to disagree. And its far more polite than starting your statement with "You stupid little man..."
2007-06-16 06:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Tom K 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
They are covering their a**! Saying that seams to give people the go ahead to say what ever they want. They do not have the backbone to just say what is on their mind..they are weak.
It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.
2007-06-22 03:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a polite statement!! They are not looking for an argument just an opportunity to discuss their views just as you had discussed your opinion on an issue. They are not disregarding your input.
2007-06-20 06:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by kobayashi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key word here is "due"---i.e. as much respect as the person using the phrase thinks is due, and no more.
2007-06-16 08:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well With all due respect, it would seem the proper thing to do.
2007-06-16 06:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that phrase can be both respectful and disrespectful
but the whole meaning of the phrase is to capture the person's attention to whom you are talking and to follow whatever traditions you may attacth to it
2007-06-16 06:36:02 · answer #10 · answered by mardus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋