When you say something to an individual that would come off offensive and he or she could clearly kick your ass you pull back and apologize
George: *walks over to Henry and ask for the time*
Henry: *waits till George turns around after recieving no respons, Henry then proceeds to say*... "Time for you to get a watch"
George: *Snaps back around, fist clenched*
Henry: *horrified* "Aye Man I ain't Mean It"