How to respond to nosy or inappropriate questions

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• The nosy neighbor, the rude date of a friend, the overreaching in-law: these bastards are everywhere.
• Use this guide to help you respond to them without giving them the satisfaction of a real answer.
• Stunned silence is an effective tool to employ when asked an inappropriate question. A protracted silence can even offer the offender the opportunity to think better of their question and possibly revoke it.
• Another tactic you can take is to brush it off with a funny comment. A ridiculous question warrants a ridiculous answer. Example: If someone asks you when you’re planning on having a baby, you can reply that the storks are on strike.
• You can also use bridging messaging to redirect the conversation to more comfortable territory.

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Witty Comebacks For Those Rude Questions You Get Asked At Parties

Some people are like walking aptitude tests. They just can't help but ask personal questions we may not be ready to answer. Instead of getting defensive or upset, the best way to have a good time - and still address the elephant brought into the room - is to respond with a funny or witty reply.

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