Here are a couple of statements I definitely don't want to be on the receiving end of:
"Oh my God."
I've heard this statement being used by an atheist. My typical response to this type of remark would be:
"What do you mean 'Oh your god'? You probably even don't know
who your god is.
"I'm from the government and I'm here to help you."
I've heard this a lot. The effect this remark has on you changes from place to place. However, there aren't many places now where I can take this positively.
"Go to the Microsoft Help Center"
For me this direction is ambiguous. Is it a place which has been set up by Microsoft to give help to others (In which case I would be better off not going) or is it a place set by someone else where Microsoft goes to get help? You decide.
"I'm a member of Chocoholics Anonymous."
Totally defeats the purpose.
"Are you asleep?"
Cliched, yes, but I've still heard that one.
"Trust me."
If I already trust you, then you don't need to say it.
If I don't, it's not what you say but what you do that is going to change my mind so don't bother.
"What I'd really like to see in Windows is some transparency."
If there are any more, don't worry, I'll let you know.
