Clearly, some backhanded compliments are mean-spirited, while others are said out of ignorance. Sometimes, it’s helpful to consider the person’s intentions before choosing your response.

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Clearly, some backhanded compliments are mean-spirited, while others are said out of ignorance. Sometimes it's helpful to consider the person's intentions before choosing what to say in response.