Polite in a rude way-"May you PLEASE turn that radio down?!"
Rude in a polite way-"I'm sorry to tell you, but you're stupid."
***When I use the term WAY in this scenario, I mean tone of voice.
2007-08-20 04:56:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I know exactly what you mean. I can't stand it when people do this. If you're going to be rude, be rude. If you're going to be polite, be polite. Don't try to do both.
One time, I was in the grocery store and this teenager turned her cart, nearly hitting me. She glared at me and said, "exCUSE me!" in the valley girl voice tone. I think I would have preferred her to say, "Get out of my way, you dumb broad!" It would have been easier for me to rebuff.
2007-08-20 06:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Avie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rude in a polite way just makes you want to flip the person off. I work with someone that is rude in polite way and people hate her - she gets under everyone's skin.
2007-08-20 08:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Treece 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually say if i'm meaning that the music is too loud "Can, you turn the radio a little down, it's a little to loud. (in a polite way)
If i'm little rude/dorky....I would say your wierd or crazy. (not meaning in a bad way, but a good way, in a rude polite way)
2007-08-20 07:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by butterfliez2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...and flight attendants are experts at this. I'll also toss in those kind folks at the DMV, bank tellers, and every teacher my kids ever had who invited us to open school night. I understand sarcasm, and use it effectively with people who deserve it at times. But you're referring to those who are like that for no reason. Sarcasm coupled with a condescending tone, but said politely, is still sarcasm, and very condescending.
2007-08-20 06:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More-so when they are rude in a polite way.
2007-08-20 05:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Samurai X 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rude in polite way.
Its so sarcastic and I hate it
2007-08-20 06:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by swati s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it all depends on the tone of voice. They use polite lanuage, but the way they say it is aggravated and frustrated.
2007-08-20 05:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Celebrity Hotline♥ (Thumbs up!) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when people are polite in a rude way it drives me NUTS....it just makes me more ticked off...
2007-08-20 05:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by maha689 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL.. Yeah, that's definately irritating but I think everyone has done that at some point in their life.
2007-08-20 05:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by FOAMY! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I hate that. If someone is going to be nasty to me, then just have the balls to be nasty, don't sugar coat it.
2007-08-20 06:53:58 · answer #10 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋