The reason I use it, when I do, is because what I'm going to say is not inteneded as a comment on someone's personality, likeability, looks, or general person-ness. It usually works out to the effect of, "Please don't take this personally, because I don't say it because I don't like you, but I think this helpful bit of advice will make things go more smoothly for you." Too many people can't take constructive criticism without taking it personally, which is the reason for me using that comment with some people.
I can understand, though, not liking to hear it, especially not when it precedes something that can't really be taken any way *but* personally.
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Date: 2006-02-18 03:01 am (UTC)I can understand, though, not liking to hear it, especially not when it precedes something that can't really be taken any way *but* personally.