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Is "you shouldn't have" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives

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You shouldn't have slept with him to get me the job.

It means the speaker is angrily blaming someone for using sex to influence a job decision.

From Honey Gold, Episode 21

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone criticizes another person for making a bad choice in order to help them get a job.

Usage Scenario

Use this only in a very serious or hostile argument. It is highly rude and extremely personal.

Better ways to say it

1
You shouldn't have slept with him to get me the job.
2
You shouldn't have done that for the job.
3
You had no business doing that for me.

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