A phrase added to an otherwise insulting statement. You say "
no offense" right before or after you say something that is insulting. "
No offense" allows you to say just about anything you want about anyone.
It is sometimes followed up by "
none taken." The recipient of the original comment says "none taken" to signal that they were not insulted.
Without)
Joe:
Sally, you've put on some weight
Sally: *slaps the shit out of Joe*
With)
Joe:
No offense, Sally, you've gotten fat
Sally:
None taken. I guess I should go on a diet. .