6 Incredibly Frustrating, Condescending Phrases You Probably Hear More Often Than You Think

Published: Sep 19, 2026 4:16 PM • Updated: Sep 19, 2026 8:16 PM • Original source

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Experts explain what these phrases imply — and why you often use them without realizing their impact.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.

The original version of this story was published on HuffPost at an earlier date.

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