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How do you politely answer a rude question?
Here are some examples of how to respond:
- ”Why would you ask such a rude question?”
- ”I have a policy not to discuss that topic with anyone it doesn’t concern.”
- Pause, smile, and say, “Did you really just ask me that?”
- ”I’m not even touching that topic.
- ”Do you realize how rude that question is?”
What can I say instead of you’re wrong?
Customers aren’t always right, but you don’t have to tell them they’re wrong. Instead, try one of these alternatives: They’re far more tactful than saying what customers dread: “You’re wrong.” “I see your point, and I think …” If you say “but I …” you’re saying you really don’t see the customer’s point.
How do you tell someone you made a mistake?
made a mistake
- blunder.
- err.
- goof.
- miscalculate.
- misconstrue.
- misjudge.
- misstep.
- misunderstand.
What happens when you ask the wrong questions?
Garbage in, garbage out. You don’t get answers to questions you don’t ask. And you get useless, even disastrous, answers when you ask the wrong questions. Below are examples of the wrong questions people commonly ask, and what you should be asking instead.
What’s the best way to ask the right question?
When you’ve crafted the right question, the next challenge is finding the right people to give you the answers. Look for experts online, in books, in coaching programs and masterminds. You might even have the answers yourself, but didn’t realize it until you asked the question.
How to respond to a question you don’t know the answer to?
If you go backward and try to recall a previous example of this type of thing to reflect on, you’ll get yourself into a maze of confusion, and you won’t deliver a coherent response. But if you stay in the moment, you’ll allow your thoughts to flow forward with your speculations.
Is it possible to prepare for every possible question?
It’s impossible to prepare for every possible question. Nobody’s perfect, and every once in a while you’re going to be asked a perfectly legitimate question that you unfortunately can’t answer. When this happens, first acknowledge the value of the question. Then be honest and explain that you’re going to need to look into it more.