Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Cranberry · Post by **Cranberry** » December 16th, 2020, 5:07 pm

Saying things like "May you remain ignorant on this subject" is an insult even if it would be a genuine bracha not to know about the subject.

virtuosointraining · December 16th, 2020, 8:07 pm

I don't think people say that. They say "May you never know of such things."

Cranberry · Post by **Cranberry** » December 16th, 2020, 8:22 pm

They do. May you never know of such things.

virtuosointraining · Post by **virtuosointraining** » April 9th, 2021, 9:09 pm

It is usually worth not knowing! The not knowing isn't about general knowledge in this context. It's usually about not having first-hand experience.

Cranberry · Post by **Cranberry** » May 9th, 2021, 10:29 am

virtuosointraining wrote: ↑April 9th, 2021, 9:09 pm It is usually worth not knowing! The not knowing isn't about general knowledge in this context. It's usually about not having first-hand experience.

True. However, it is usually said in superior tone, without verifying whether or not the person does know of such things.

Yankel The Goat · Post by **Yankel The Goat** » August 16th, 2022, 9:31 pm

virtuosointraining wrote: ↑December 16th, 2020, 8:07 pm I don't think people say that. They say "May you never know of such things."

So, people shouldn't either say that. You have to be careful with your words. You're supposed to say "You should never have to know of such things"