At a glanceEver been zinged by someone’s harsh comment or joke, only to hear them smooth it over with, “I was just joking”?When you hear “I hope you don’t mind,” pay attention to what follows.Whenever affection is used as a cushion for criticism, tread carefully.In this article“Bless Your Heart” and What It Really Means“I Was … Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled: 10 Phrases Used by People Pretending to Be Nice