"I don't mean to offend you, but ..."
What kind of person says something like this without wanting to take a shot at you?
Phony people often use "no offense, but" or "I don't mean to offend you, but ..." as a soft approach to take a shot at you.
There’s jealousy their on their part.
This phrase is designed to be hurtful - and if you feel offended by the next part of the sentence - that’s on you - is what they are trying to say
Here's a list of phrases phony people use ...