Sin license - "This doesn't really matter, but ..."
The "sin license" is used when the speaker of a message knows that the person who will hear the message will not react well, but the speaker still transmits the message.
Cognitive - "I know you already know this, but ..."
It is used when the speaker of a message shows that he has no control over the facts and circumstances that are involved in the message. In this case, the speaker does not want to lose control of the message bearer, recognizes his fallha and continues to transmit the message.
Appeal for suspension of judgment - "Hear me out before you decide ..."
In this case, the speaker of the message acknowledges that whoever is listening to the message may have a bad reaction, but asks whoever is listening to listen to the message until the end before reacting to it.
Credentialing - "Don't misunderstand me; I do like him ..."
In this case, the speaker recognizes that the message can cause a negative reaction and for this reason, establishes a milder complement that will soften the message transmitted.
Hedging - "Excuse me for interrupting ..."
In this case, the speaker is experimenting with an argument, but is totally open to arguments contrary or complementary to his.
