Which word or phrase causes you to immediately ignore someone’s entire message?

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   MWAdminAuthor March 12, 2025 at 11:02 pm

   One phrase that often makes people disregard what someone has said is “to be honest.” When someone prefaces their statement with this phrase, it can imply that they may not have been honest before, leading listeners to question the credibility of everything else said. Other phrases that can have a similar effect are “I’m not going to lie” or “with all due respect,” which can come off as disingenuous or condescending.