- “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.”
Can I refuse answering personal questions?
You can also refuse to answer the question
, but be sure to be polite. “Say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest but we don’t feel sharing the information is appropriate, especially at this time. But I’d be glad to answer other questions if you have them,’” says Sullivan. “Appreciate the interest but draw lines.”
How do I decline a question answer?
- “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.”
How do you respond when someone asks your personal question?
- Make Sure You Understand The Question. …
- Take Time To Respond. …
- Answer Part Of The Question. …
- Postpone Your Answer. …
- Turn Around the Pronouns. …
- Divert The Question. …
- Give The Asker Some Control. …
- Watch Your Tone.
How do you say no professionally?
- “Unfortunately, I have too much to do today. …
- “I’m flattered by your offer, but no thank you.”
- “That sounds fun, but I have a lot going on at home.”
- “I’m not comfortable doing that task. …
- “Now isn’t a good time for me.
How do you politely say no?
- I’m honoured but I can’t. . …
- I wish there were two of me. . …
- Unfortunately, now is not a good time. . …
- Sorry, I’m booked into something else right now. . …
- Damn, not able to fit this one in! . …
- Sadly, I have something else. . …
- No, thank you but it sounds lovely, so next time. . …
- I’m not taking anything else right now.
What do you say when someone is nosy?
It’s up to you whether or not you want to give them an answer,
ignore them
, or ask why they need to know whatever it is. Your comeback should be said with a smile and an even tone. If possible, use humor to soften your response, and then change the subject. Hopefully, the person will get the hint.
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 do you say when someone asks a nosy question?
- ”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?”
How do you not feel bad when you say no?
- Say it. …
- Be assertive and courteous. …
- Understand peoples’ tactics. …
- Set boundaries. …
- Put the question back on the person asking. …
- Be firm.
How do you politely tell someone to go away?
Use humor
and be lighthearted about the matter. Keep the focus on you and your need to have an empty house. Don’t say anything that puts the focus on your guest, such as, “You need to leave.” Instead, say something like, “Sorry, folks, this was fun but I’m going to have to kick you out now.”
How do you say no without being rude?
- Be gracious and polite. There is no need to be aggressive or confrontational. …
- Sleep on it. Very rarely do people need an immediate response to something. …
- Start with what you CAN do vs. what you can’t do. …
- Be sympathetic while remaining firm. …
- Be brief but honest.
How do you reject nicely?
- Be honest. They don’t say that honesty is the best policy for nothing. …
- Prepare yourself. …
- Do it face to face. …
- Stick with “I” statements. …
- Know that what you’re feeling is normal. …
- Avoid putting it off. …
- Don’t give false hope.
How do you say I don’t like you in a nice way?
Just text what you feel
. You could say, “I like you, but I don’t think I’m quite to love yet.” Alternatively, you could say, “I don’t really have romantic feelings for you, but I like hanging out with you as a friend.”
How do you say I don’t want politely?
- I’m afraid I can’t.
- I don’t think I’ll be able to.
- I would if I could, but I can’t.
- I wish I could!
- Unfortunately, I can’t.
- I can’t take on anything else at the moment.
- I’ve got too much on my plate right now.
- I’m already booked with someone else.
Why are people so Nosey?
The short answer is:
they want information- information about you
. … The primary reason for wanting to obtain information about other people is competition. People are nosey so that they can know how far you’ve come and where you’re going with your life. This helps them compare their own life with yours.
