25 Phrases A Grown-Ass Man Should Never Say

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We often imagine that when we get to a certain age we’ll suddenly be adults. Something will shift, and with the snap of a finger we’ll be the men that we always imagined we’d become. In reality, growing up is a process. But, there are some things we can do to make that process go a little bit faster. Though you may not be able to change your bad habits and behaviors over night, you can start with the way you speak. There are some phrases that we should stop using as we move into manhood. Often, you learn what not to say the hard way—by paying the consequences. Though we can’t exactly tell you how to be a man, we can tell you what phrases will show everyone that you aren’t an adult. 

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"Girl, why aren't you smiling?"

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"I'll see if I can stop by."

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"You have to fight him."

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"Does this shirt go with these pants?"

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"You know what I would do ..."

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"I'll tell you when I've had enough."

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"Is it that time of the month?"

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"I don't like your girlfriend."

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"It's fine. I know where we are."

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"Do you know who I am?"

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"I think you mean [grammatical correction]."

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"Why can't we try again?"

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"I told you so."

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"How much do you think we should tip?"

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"That's not my problem."

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"I said it on the Internet. I didn't really mean it."

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"I don't have time for a vacation."

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"I can't believe I got fired."

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"Is this what you actually want to do?"

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"I'll try."

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"I'm sorry you feel that way."

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"I'm not racist, but ..."

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"You believe in that shit?"

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"They don't deserve it."

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"It's not fair."

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