It’s “proper” usage is preface for a statement whose interpretation is ambiguous or easily misunderstood as disrespect, not as a “you’re not allowed to be offended” preface for statements intended to be disrespectful.
What I was saying is that the latter use case is overwhelmingly the more common one.
Because you don’t need to clarify that you are provide all due respect otherwise.
“With all due respect, those are nice shoes.”
“With all due respect, I’ll have the waffles.”
“With all due respect, I think there are a few more jellybeans in there.”
It just isn’t necessary in these and other common situations.
It’s “proper” usage is preface for a statement whose interpretation is ambiguous or easily misunderstood as disrespect, not as a “you’re not allowed to be offended” preface for statements intended to be disrespectful.
What I was saying is that the latter use case is overwhelmingly the more common one.
Yup, something like “with all due respect, I don’t think you’re seeing this clearly right now. You should eat a Snickers.”
Not “with all due respect, you’re decision-making skills rival a toddler’s, but without the low stakes and amusement.”
But what if that is the correct amount of respect which is due? 🤔