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How do you politely reject a question?
How do you politely refuse to answer a question?
- “I’m sorry, but it’s personal.”
- “I don’t know, sorry.”
- “I’m not able to answer that question, sorry.”
- “I’m not comfortable answering this question, sorry.”
Is asking a question disrespectful?
Hands down, this is the most common and I might add, one of most disrespectful questions anyone can ask. People may feel that they are being judged on the basis of their physical appearance and on how much they weigh. Asking this question can be rude, hurtful and can be upsetting for a lot of people.
What questions are rude to ask?
This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Ask Someone, Etiquette Experts…
- “When are you going to get married?” Shutterstock/VGstockstudio.
- “When are you having kids?” Shutterstock.
- “How are you still single?” Shutterstock.
- “Did you gain weight?” Shutterstock/Rido.
- “What’s your political affiliation?” iStock.
Why is asking rude?
In some contexts, it could be condescending. Here’s several different examples of what “why” adds to the statement. It is easy to sound archaic or condescending, so take care where you use it. Beginning an answer with the word “why” is not inherently rude; the answer could be rude because of its content, of course.
Why do people ask so many nosy questions?
It’s possible that nosy questions are a clumsy way to connect with you. Your cousin Fiona may be asking if you’re single because she would love to set you up. Uncle Max may be asking how much you make because he wants to commiserate about taxes. Likewise, sometimes people ask questions because they think it’s what they’re supposed to do.
What to say when someone asks you if you’re a family member?
Many newlyweds get asked this question. If a close friend or relative asks, you might want to give an honest answer. However, if the questioner is just a nosy busybody, say that the minute you said your wedding vows, you considered yourselves a family.
What to do when someone asks why there is no boyfriend?
Instead, give them something else to ask about. If someone asks why no boyfriend, say it’s just not on your radar right now because you’ve been so immersed in your new band, the app you’re developing, or settling in after moving to a new apartment. Another variation on changing the subject is to ask a question back about the same topic.
What should you never say to a nosy person?
It reduces you to the level of the person who started it. It can also make a bad situation worse, create hard feelings, and make you look worse than the person who asked the nosy question. There are some rude things you should never say, regardless of the situation.