"no offense intended"?
2007-11-12 04:08:26 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Arie, it's offensive because you assume that we have to explain ourselves. It's offensive because, like it or not, there is more than one of us, and there is a plural for "atheist". Instead of "Explain yourself, atheist!", couldn't you say, "atheists, please explain this or this"?
2007-11-12 04:23:19 · update #1
Mesquite, you are so wrong, on so many levels.
2007-11-12 04:24:00 · update #2
Nope.
"You're ugly and stupid -- no offense."
They can say it -- doesn't work. ; )
edit -- LOL at Arie's assertion that Bettie must not be able to explain her beliefs! BETTIE!? Arie must be new in these parts.
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2007-11-12 04:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There are better ways to communicate. Right away I'd imagine a question that started like this would put someone on the defensive.
By saying no offense intended is a cop-out saying
"I know I'm being offensive but I don't intend for you take offense..."
2007-11-12 04:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When something is "asked" (actually demanded) in a rude way, then it's going to be perceived as offensive, even with "no offense intended" stuck on the end. Saying "no offense intended" just makes it look condescending, which is offensive in and of itself. But I assume the questioner would be well aware of that. It was probably the intention.
2007-11-12 04:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Saying "no offense" is akin to saying "not to be mean". You can be sure something mean or offensive will follow. If one wants to know something about me in particular and/or atheists in general, all they have to do is leave out their preconceived notions and simply ask the question politely.
And I disagree with your edit about Mesquite. Her statements are so bad they don't qualify as being wrong. Wrong would be a step in the right direction.
2007-11-12 04:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 02:14:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions in concept do not have the no offense intended attributed to it. No offense intended is refering to a specific problem within the religion. Assuming athiesm is the religion.
2007-11-12 07:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kidsforurspring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question.
I had a friend that would tell people "I'm a *****" when she first met them. Then you could know her for month, even years without a problem.
One day she would get disproportionately upset and never talk to someone again. Her friends would be shocked and the offended friend would try unsuccessfully to make amends.
All she would say is "I warned her that I was a ***** when I first met her."
2007-11-12 04:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"no offense intended" is like saying "don't take this the wrong way BUT..."
It all means "I know what I just said or what I'm about to say is rude but I 'm going to do it anyways and don't want you to get mad about it."
2007-11-12 04:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's offensive that a person who asks a question in that manner thinks they deserve an intelligent response.
2007-11-12 04:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry there was no "!" at the end of MY QUESTION. I simply wanted to hear primarily from Atheist alone. I know Christians would just mostly attack atheist and I didnt want that. All I wanted was to have a better understanding of his personal choice. Seeing how you focused on the Fact that I wrote "explain yourself, atheist." I take it you felt cornered and didnt know how to defend your own belief...And actually my question wasnt offensive it was a question. But the moment everyone saw that it was about atheist people would automatically become defensive. I just wanted a simple understanding. Thats all.
2007-11-12 04:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
It is hard to put a tone when typing because the person cannot hear your voice. To say you mean no offense is like smiling as you are saying it.
2007-11-12 04:14:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋