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Old 06-19-2015, 05:20 AM   #35
Sundae
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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
Dude, you guys are nuts. The statement has nothing to do with declaring honesty. It's a functional apology.

"I know society says I should keep this to myself, but I can't."

It's no different than, "I'm sorry, but..." or "The truth is..." or "Look, I don't want to be the bad guy here, but..."
Or my favourites, "Can I say something without you being offended...?" and "I don't mean to be rude, but..."
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