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Is "don't you tell" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
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Don't you tell me how to relax after what you did?
Used to reject advice or instructions from someone who has already done something wrong.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person to stop giving advice after causing a problem.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to shut down someone’s authority or advice. It sounds angry and confrontational.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't tell me how to relax after what you did.
2
You don't get to tell me how to relax.
3
Don't act like you can tell me what to do.
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