People Are Sharing Sayings And Phrases That Are Riddled With Red Flags
Sometimes people say things that leave us a *little* uneasy. So, when Reddit user Wonderful-Camera3650 asked, "What’s a saying or phrase that instantly makes you suspicious?" people had a lot to say. Here are some of the most relatable responses:
1."'We'll only stay there for an hour.'"
2."You'll thank me later. I'd rather have more insight into the future benefits before committing to something I do not like."
3."When someone says 'give me five minutes' like it's never five minutes."
4."'We're not just a team, we're a family.'"
5."'It's not about the money.' Spoiler alert: It's definitely about the money."
6."'Smell this.'"
7."'I'm (or he's) just touchy-feely!' Nope. I have never met a guy who described themselves or has been described as touchy-feely who wasn't a skeevy creep."
8."'Everything happens for a reason.'"
9."'I'm just brutally honest!' 9/10 they're just really mean."
10."'Pull my finger.'"
11."'Can you keep a secret?' Well, clearly you can't."
12."'I'm a nice guy, woman, or person.' Nice people don't have to tell you they are nice."
13."'Money doesn't buy happiness,' said people who have more than enough and all the toys and garbage they tell you you don't need."
14."'I'm the type of person who…' You'd like to THINK you're that kind of person."
15."When someone says, 'Trust me,' without giving any reason, I immediately get suspicious."
16."'It's just between us.' It makes me wonder why they feel the need to keep things secret and what they might be trying to hide from others."
17."'It's perfectly safe' is often suspect, especially when it comes to something guaranteed to be risky."
18."When someone says, 'No offense but...' I know I'm about to be offended, but now they think I can't get mad about it."
19.And finally, "'I hate drama.'"
What other sayings or phrases make you suspicious? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
