15 Things British People Say Vs What We Actually Mean

6. "Yeah Maybe..." - No.

This social discomfort often comes about as a result of a forced group project. You don't know your partner nor do you have any reason to trust their judgement. They've clearly approached this project from an entirely different angle and, quite frankly, you're having none of it. You know their idea stinks but can't think of a nice way to be negative, so you decide that positivity laced with disparagement is an equally effective way of putting your point across.

5. "Mate, No Offence But..." - Be Prepared To Be Offended.

This one is often reserved for that friend that has piped up with such a nonsensical statement and with such conviction that you'd feel like a complete basta*d if you just shot them down out-rightly. It's basically the polite way of telling you you're talking out your arse. Sorry.