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Pro Tip 1/3Polite Exception
It's a courteous way to show that a negative statement doesn't apply to the people present. 
People often jump to conclusions, present company excepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Softener
Used to soften the impact of a statement that might offend the listeners. 
Managers can be quite demanding, present company excepted.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclude Listeners
When you want to say something general but don’t want it to apply to your listeners. 
Celebrities are so out of touch, present company excepted.