Any phrase that attempts to deny critical, negative, or offensive intentions but is always followed by a critical, offensive, or negative statement.
Examples of prenips:
"Not to be critical, but (list of criticisms begins)."
"Not to interrupt, but (interruption begins)."
"Not to dismiss your input, but (input dismissed)."
"Not to be sexist / racist, but (sexist or racist statements begin)."
"Not to be critical, but (list of criticisms begins)."
"Not to interrupt, but (interruption begins)."
"Not to dismiss your input, but (input dismissed)."
"Not to be sexist / racist, but (sexist or racist statements begin)."
by jongoloid January 06, 2010