1. "No offense, but..."
2. "Now don't take this the wrong way..."
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3. "The thing you don't understand is..."
4. "I know you're not dumb, but..."
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5. "Promise me that you won’t get mad..."
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6. "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!"
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7. "Smile. You're so pretty when you smile."
8. "Hey, do you like bad news?"
9. "You should sit down."
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10. "Your favorite thing is annoying."
11. "I regret to inform you..."
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12. "I was looking at your old Facebook posts last night..."
13. "Not to pick a fight here..."
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"Hey, I know you're getting older..."
Talk to your parents about long term care planning. Even if you get off on the wrong foot, there really is no bad way to start.