24 Insensitive Phrases That Mean People Say to Make You Feel Inferior

If you have said any of these, you are a terrible person.

1. Have you had your nap today?
2. Is it “that time of the month”?
3. Why don’t you just get over it.
4. I don’t think you know what that word means.
5. I’m sure he didn’t mean it; besides you’ve done worse than that.
6. As if your belief system makes any sense.
7. I’m not laughing at you.
8. Of course I take your opinion seriously.
9. Did you shower today?
10. I’m not being condescending, you’re just too sensitive.
11. I’m sure this must all be very confusing to you.
12. Are you getting enough sleep?
13. Do you feel okay?
14. That’s actually good work. I’m surprised.
15. You’re not half as bad as everyone says you are.
16. What school did you go to? Did you go to school?
17. You look much better today than yesterday. You looked terrible yesterday.
18. Oh, look who’s trying to be serious today.
19. Is that really your own opinion or did you hear it from someone else?
20. I’m sure someone will love you eventually. There’s someone for everyone. Even you.
21. You’re so funny when you’re angry.
22. Oh, I didn’t know you did actual work there.
23. Anyone can do your job.
24. What makes you think you deserve better?