That greasy, deep-fried Caldari takeout food is eaten with tongs and remains popular in the Federation? (The Burning Life pp 40,41)
"I'm sorry, but ..." Again, a reliable indicator that that writer is about to say something rude. Take a moment, and phrase your thought in a way that doesn't require an apology. Also on the same lines: "I have to say that ..." and "I can't help feeling that..."