35. “I was just going to say how nice your hair looks.”
You weren’t just going to say something about it because you didn’t know they just had a really expensive haircut. Luckily, they gave you an open door to save yourself.
36. “Just kidding!”
A quick and easy button to add to any comment you start realizing was a bit too real. When you say something that comes out a little tougher or more honest than you intended (maybe after a couple of beers), this is a favorite go-to for backtracking. Nobody thinks you ‘re kidding, but it’s easier than to recognize that you just said exactly what you meant.
