How Do You Politely Not Answer A Personal Question?

• Enlist the help of a friend. ...
• Prepare a canned answer in advance. ...
• Use a “bridge” response to change the subject. ...
• Restate—and reframe—the question. ...
• Excuse yourself from an uncomfortable conversation. ...
• Be straightforward about your discomfort. ...
• Deflect with a joke.

How do you politely decline a personal question?

1. “I’m sorry, but it’s personal.”
2. “I don’t know, sorry.”
3. “I’m not able to answer that question, sorry.”
4. “I’m not comfortable answering this question, sorry.”

How do you respond to a personal question you don’t want to answer?

1. Enlist the help of a friend. ...
2. Prepare a canned answer in advance. ...
3. Use a “bridge” response to change the subject. ...
4. Restate—and reframe—the question. ...
5. Excuse yourself from an uncomfortable conversation. ...
6. Be straightforward about your discomfort. ...
7. Deflect with a joke.

How do I decline a question answer?

1. “I’m sorry, but it’s personal.”
2. “I don’t know, sorry.”
3. “I’m not able to answer that question, sorry.”
4. “I’m not comfortable answering this question, sorry.”

How do you respond to a rude personal question?

1. ”Why would you ask such a rude question?”
2. ”I have a policy not to discuss that topic with anyone it doesn’t concern.”
3. Pause, smile, and say, “Did you really just ask me that?”
4. ”I’m not even touching that topic. ...
5. ”Do you realize how rude that question is?”

What personal questions Cannot be asked?

• Age or genetic information.
• Birthplace, country of origin or citizenship.
• Disability.
• Gender, sex or sexual orientation.
• Marital status, family, or pregnancy.
• Race, color, or ethnicity.
• Religion.

How do you respond smartly?

1. Make Sure You Understand The Question. ...
2. Take Time To Respond. ...
3. Answer Part Of The Question. ...
4. Postpone Your Answer. ...
5. Turn Around the Pronouns. ...
6. Divert The Question. ...
7. Give The Asker Some Control. ...
8. Watch Your Tone.

How do you say no professionally?

1. I’m honoured but I can’t. . ...
2. I wish there were two of me. . ...
3. Unfortunately, now is not a good time. . ...
4. Sorry, I’m booked into something else right now. . ...
5. Damn, not able to fit this one in! . ...
6. Sadly, I have something else. . ...
7. No, thank you but it sounds lovely, so next time. . ...
8. I’m not taking anything else right now.

How do you make someone say no?

1. Say it. Don’t beat around the bush or offer weak excuses or hem and haw. ...
2. Be assertive and courteous. ...
3. Understand peoples’ tactics. ...
4. Set boundaries. ...
5. Put the question back on the person asking. ...
6. Be firm. ...
7. Be selfish.

What to say when someone asks you personal questions?

Thank you for your interest, but I’d rather not discuss my personal life. Do you mind telling me why you are asking ? (It will either make them fumble or open the door for diving deeper.) Do you really need to know? (A bit risky.

How do you be rude to someone in a nice way?

1. Show empathy and sympathy.
2. Call the person out on his behavior.
3. Don’t give airtime to the rude person.
4. Avoid the rude person.
5. Offer extra kindness.

What do you say to a rude person?

• That is really rude and there’s no need for that.
• You are being inconsiderate and I need you to stop.
• This has gone far enough, this needs to stop.
• I will not tolerate rudeness, I am ending this conversation.
• We can continue when you are ready to speak respectfully.

What are some personal questions?

• Why are you passionate about what you do?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
• What do you think makes a good leader?
• Do you think money is important?
• What makes you the happiest?
• What is the most surprising fact you’ve learnt about yourself?
• What are you afraid of?

What questions are too personal to ask?

• Why are you passionate about what you do?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
• What do you think makes a good leader?
• Do you think money is important?
• What makes you the happiest?
• What is the most surprising fact you’ve learnt about yourself?
• What are you afraid of?

What is the most personal question to ask a guy?

• What’s been your highest point in life so far?
• What’s been your lowest point in life so far?
• What makes you emotional?
• What makes you stressed?
• Do you believe in a higher power?
• If you had the power to know the date of your death, would you want to know?

What’s the most awkward question to ask?

• When was the last time you cried?
• Guess how many guys I’ve slept with?
• Have you ever seen your mom/sister/grandma naked?
• Are you sure you’re not gay?
• Do you like having a beer belly?
• How long does it take you to get ready for a date?
• How many girls’ numbers are in your phone?