Sentences that begin with the words "You should". Especially when dealing with the elderly or any sort of caregiving situation.
I have almost managed to eliminate it from my vocabulary. One slips out every now and then though. It's surprising how often you hear it if you listen for it. There are better ways to make a suggestion. Especially if you genuinely want someone to consider the suggestion.
My cousin asked me "Why don't you tell Grandma to start wearing her hearing aids? You're the only one in the family she listens to." I didn't need to give an answer.
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