How do u tell  a friend something without him getting offended?
147954
Tell him/her I have something to tell you but I don't want you to get offended.  I care about you as a friend and feel you should know.....
551552
Be honest.  If it is a woman, take her out for a cup and explain it to them.  Take a guy out for beer.  It could go something like this:\n\nSusie Q, we have been friends for 2 years now and you know that I would never say anything mean to hurt you.  I have noticed that you pick you nose in public and it gives others a bad impression of you....etc.
313712
Tell him that you think racism is the product of an inferior mind, and that if he brings it up again you're going to avoid being around him because it makes you uncomfortable. Don't just put up with it- that's similar to saying that it's okay, which you obviously don't believe.\n\nI've got a ton of people in my family who bash homosexuals, and I've told them that it's stupid to make fun of someone for being different and that if they can't keep it to a minimum around me then I'm not going to be around them. It's worked with a few people, and I don't have to hang around the really stupid ones anymore. :)
39705
you cant avoid hurting him just make it clean and simple, dont lose control, and be extremely clear on why( pull no punches). Never ask to be friends it's the worst thing a guy can hear because it sends mixed messages.
455620
hey if u want to tell him without telling him......it can happen through gestures......show him that u care for him a lot ..and u want him to be always close to him .......by always addressing him .......u can also do it by making frndship with him ......making him know that wat u feel for him
529394
There is no easy way to say hard things. Just tell him in private, if he has any sense he'll appreciate the gesture!
317470
Let your friend follow the advice of the butthead. Sometimes the best advice you can give is to not give any advice at all.
818355
You need to explain to your friend that it is your understanding he might be interested in you.  Although you're flattered, and you love him very much as a friend, you simply don't feel that way about him.  Tell him you wanted to say something because you greatly value his friendship, and didn't want to do anything to mislead him.  Once things blow over with this situation, you should then be able to pursue a relationship with his buddy.  Your friend might be upset for awhile, but if you truly care about him you don't want to eventually hurt him more deeply.
113905
tell him up front and honest about it
804441
coming from a girl, just ask her nicely and apologise for not saying it in the best way. it sounds more genuine than trying to find a smooth way to say it.
62520
Tell you friends that you did not mean to be rude but you care about them both equally.
205905
get a friend to tell\n him
1045381
why don't you just be sincere with your intentions... ? tell him without pretense, and it should be fine
428484
Be honest.  That is the best way.  Tell him that you would like to talk to him about something that is serious and you think it is important that he should know.  If he is truly a friend he will stand by you two breasts or one.
235624
ohhh. don't beat yourself up here.  humor is in the eye (ear?) of the beholder.  just because you didn't find the joke funny, doesn't mean your friend has any valid reason to be hurt by it.  a polite thing to do is smile and nod, and say, "i see!"  \n\nyour sense if humor is unique to you.... i think if you try to 'learn' it, it will only seem hollow and artificial.  only an englishman laughs twice: once when he hears the joke, and again the next day when he 'get' the joke.  \n\nif your friend is wise, he will remember your response, and not tell you appalling jokes.  then your suffering will be over.  for awhile.
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Saying what you think without being asked is not honesty but intrusion.\n\nA friend is someone that holds you to a higher standard. Wants the best for you and is honest when answering questions that can impact your decisions and actions.\n\nthere is a right way and wrong way when aswering a question. Insults are not part of the right way or method...
701087
Chances are that he is just joking with you. Because you never said that him saying that you were stupid offended you, he thinks it is okay to say it. If in fact you do get offended by him saying this then you need to tell him or in the long run you will feel animosity for him repeatably saying it. Just be up front but not overly dramatic about it. The next time he says it just be like,''Hey, stop saying that it hurts my feelings, babe.'' If you say it in a cute way it will make him melt. On the other hand, when you say these things to him maybe he doesn't want you to tell you that it really hurts his feelings because he doesn't know how you will react. All together I would just stop saying those things to him. If it doesn't bother either of you then that's fine too. GOOD LUCK!!!!!