32 Phrases That Are Instant Red Flags

These are your cue that it’s time to nope out
32 Phrases That Are Instant Red Flags

It seems like everywhere you look, people are spouting problematic opinions. The thing is, there are ways to tell when someone is about to be awful. In particular, there are specific phrases that are gigantic red flags. Hearing any of the following phrases should immediately kick your brain into fight-or-flight mode…

I've got good news and bad news... ..thegoodnews news is that I'm rying to soften the blow of the bad news. CRACKED.COM
When they tell you to Look on the bright side'... ...be prepared to hear some of the most patronizing sh*t about your dicament.
32 Phrases That Are Instant Red Flags
If you hear the phrase Well, at least I've never... You can be certain that they are going to dig up some old, irrelevant mistakes you made in the p
When somebody SAYS: That's just the way things have always been. They likely mean: Life dealt me a good hand, SO why should I care about your thing
Don't take this the wrong way, but... is never followed by anything other than an insult. CRACKED.COM
I DON'T WANT TO TELL YOU HOW TO DO YOUR JOB... is always followed by unsolicited job advice.
BECAUSE NOT SHE'S BECAUSE... IT'S IT'S A WOMAN, HAS NEVER, OF LANGUAGE, IN THE HISTORY WITH BEEN FOLLOWED A VALID STATEMENT. CRACKEDCON
32 Phrases That Are Instant Red Flags
Want to hide an unpalatable truth in plain sight? Just say you were PLAYING DEVILS ADUOCATE! CRACKED.COM
CALM DOWN. GETTING EMOTIONAL WON'T HELP ANYTHING If someone says this, they're doing their best to bait you into an emotional reaction. CRACKED.COM
When a sentence starts with this: Not that it matters What follows is the only thing that matters. Donald J. Trump Follow @realDonaldTrump Not that it
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Stariting d sentence with Bro! doesn't give me high hopes for what follows.
CRACKEDc COM THANKS FOR PROVING MY POINT!! I WIN! When someone declares that they're the winner of an argument, it's a sure sign that they'll be too s
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If someone uses the phrase with all due respect... You should probably just turn your brain off, because you're about to get patronized to hell and
LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. SPOKEN BY SOMEONE BLAMING YOU FOR SOMETHING THEY REALLY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR. CRAGh
32 Phrases That Are Instant Red Flags
Oh, SO you're saying..... Whatever follows will be an incorrect (and most likely offensive) interpretation of what you're actually saying.
Do you know who starts sentences with, Trust Me...? People who can not be trusted. That's who.
When he says: You'Re noT LIKE OTHER GIRLS. He's really saying: sTeER CLEAR, I'm A SexIst ASS
CRACKED COM You're gonna laugh...! Nope, I'm probably gonna be mad. But you desperately want me to laugh, to get you off the hook for the horrible t
I swear, I'm not a bad guy... You're about to find out EXACTLY why he's a bad guy. CRACKED.CON
I hate to break it to you... is usually followed by something that they can't wait to tell you and will actually enjoy. CRACKED.GOM
CRACKEDGON If you hear terms like 'forced diversity' and 'sJW films' while discussing pop culture, run. All you're going to hear next is a bunch of wh
Well, you should look at this more objectively! This usually means: You should look at this in a way that I agree with!
What MOST PEOPLE don't understand is... A WARNING CONDESCENDING CONTENT AHEAD. PREPARE TO BE TALKED DOWN TO. CRACKED.CON
CRACKEDOON Why don't women go for NICE GUYS like me? SINCE YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND THE NEXT HOUR RANTING ABOUT HOW ALL WOMEN ARE WHORES AND BITCHES, I C
GRACKEDOOM Okay so, DON'T JUDGE ME FOR THIS, but l... Get ready! This person is about to seriously overshare. ..watch of 8 hours Judge Judy nude .sunb
CRACKED of you hear: Wele, actually... Walk away or get ready for some heavy mansplaining coming Your way.
No offense, but... means you're going to hear something that's offensive.
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