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by mantas 3062 days ago
Do people actually say that in their daily lives? I thought that's only IT Crowd over-the-top joke :|
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More like "Are you sure? I'm worried that <opposite of thing interlocutor just said>." or "Sorry, I think it's actually <opposite>". Both in an apologetic tone. The word "respectfully" sounds like it's trying too hard: it's a bit overtly subordinate and ingratiating.