How do you refuse to answer a question?

How do you politely refuse to answer a personal question?

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.”

What do you say when you can't answer a question?

How do you deflect personal questions?

How do you respond to a customer question when you don't know the answer?

How to avoid answering questions - Speaking Skill

How do you shut down a nosy question?

What is a polite way to say none of your business?

A generic, less direct answer would be "I'd rather not say." Or you can tailor your answer to the query: Someone asks, "How much money do you make?" A polite sidestep would be "Enough."

How do you politely decline to talk about something?

Excuse yourself.

Listen for a brief time to be polite, then simply say, “Excuse me, I'd love to talk more, but I have a deadline to attend to.” If they continue the conversation anyway, you respond firmly with, “Let's set up a time to talk later.”

How do you say no in a smart way?

How do you refuse without offending?

How do you say no without giving a reason?

How do you say politely doesn't concern you?

"I don't think it concerns you" is certainly correct, but it's much like saying "this is none of your business" and it implies that he's butting in. Packard's "I don't think it involves you" is a good suggestion.

How do you tell someone to mind their business respectfully?

I'd say it this way: "I made a similar career change myself a few years ago (moving from X to Y) and I'd be happy to share my experience with you and talk with you about what I learned in the process, if that's something that you'd find helpful. If that interests you, just let me know and we can set up a time to talk."

Is it rude to tell someone it's none of your business?

It is rude, and even more so if you say the whole sentence and add an adjective like "goddamn" or an "f-word": "It's none of your goddamn business." However, if the shop assistant is filling a form, it would be appropriate to say: "Omit that item, please." "I prefer not to share that information."

How do you stop unwanted questions?

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How do you politely tell someone they are Nosey?

How do you tell someone to shut up?

Tell them to please be quiet, not rudely but sincerely. Say they are being disruptive or distracting and its hard to concentrate. If they are still being rude, just tell them to shut up.

When you should mind your own business?

If any situation doesn't involve you, instead of getting in the middle or putting your two cents in, you should mind your own business. If a situation concerns you or you have experienced something of a similar nature, then it's time to stand up and to talk.

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