What questions are considered rude?

However, there are times that we have been asked questions that are not only impolite, but rude and hurtful.
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Here are a few question, people really need to STOP asking!
  • OMG! ...
  • When are you getting married? ...
  • What!!! ...
  • How much money do you make? ...
  • How old are you? ...
  • Not working? ...
  • What is your religion?
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What questions are not okay to ask?

  • Questions You Should Never Ask in a Job Interview.
  • Anything Related to Salary or Benefits. ...
  • Questions That Start With “Why?” ...
  • “Who is Your Competition?” ...
  • “How Often Do Reviews Occur?” ...
  • “May I Arrive Early or Leave Late as Long as I Get My Hours In?” ...
  • “Can I Work From Home?” ...
  • “Would You Like to See My References?”
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How do you respond to a rude question?

Useful Expressions to Handle Uncomfortable Questions
  1. I'd rather not say.
  2. I'd prefer not to talk about that.
  3. I'd rather not get into [this topic] at this event.
  4. I'd prefer not to discuss this right now.
  5. I'm sorry, that's private.
  6. That's a little too personal.
  7. That topic is too difficult to discuss at this moment.
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What are some nosy questions?

There may be other questions people ask you that you find nosy.
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So, which questions do you find nosy?
  • Where do you live?
  • What's your phone number?
  • Where do you work?
  • What's your boss like?
  • What's the company like to work for?
  • Are you in a relationship?
  • Are you married?
  • Do you have kids?
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Are rhetorical questions rude?

Rhetorical questions are often interpreted as an offensive linguistic attack. It's better to just recommend what do to next round instead of expecting someone to answer.
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The Most Disrespectful Questions That Have Been Asked by Interviewers



What is it called when someone questions everything you do?

inquiring, inquisitive, nosy. (or nosey), snoopy.
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What question has no answer?

A rhetorical question is one for which the questioner does not expect a direct answer: in many cases it may be intended to start a discourse, or as a means of displaying or emphasize the speaker's or author's opinion on a topic.
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How do you dodge uncomfortable questions?

17 Amazing Tricks for Dodging Unwanted Questions
  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.
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How do you dodge a question?

The simplest approach to dodge the question is just to refuse to answer. You can give a straightforward refusal or to act as if no question was asked and continuing the conversation by talking about something else, or come up with straight lies.
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How do you respond to uncomfortable questions?

The best way to immediately respond to uncomfortable questions is a polite comment such as:
  1. I'm so sorry, I don't like talking about that.
  2. I'd rather not discuss that.
  3. I don't want to get into that.
  4. I'd rather not discuss this now/here.
  5. Sorry is it okay if we change the subject?
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Is avoiding a question lying?

Liars and truth-tellers both have pauses in their speech, but good liars avoid answering questions, scientists say. DESPITE WHAT YOU MIGHT think, it is almost impossible to tell a liar from the way they talk, according a new study.
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What is the most awkward question to ask a girl?

The Physical
  • What kind of birth control do you take/prefer?
  • How often do you get tested?
  • Have you ever had a sexually transmitted infection or disease?
  • How would you feel if you and I accidentally got pregnant?
  • What makes you feel comfortable in the bedroom?
  • Do you feel like you can talk to me about sex?
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What do you call someone who avoids answering questions?

Prevaricate, evade, dodge.
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What questions are you not legally permitted to ask why?

Illegal Interview Questions
  • 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.
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What's an invasive question?

The Invasive Questioners

Perhaps someone asks a question, and we feel that we are rude if we don't answer. In an effort to not look rude, we end up talking about personal details, even though the other person may not use the same respect towards you.
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Why is asking rude?

Beginning an answer with the word "why" is not inherently rude; the answer could be rude because of its content, of course. This construct is definitely somewhat archaic, and I've seen it more often in British contexts than American.
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How do you answer a Manipulative question?

You might try these approaches:
  1. Acknowledge their perspective. “I know you're stressed because you have a lot to do for this gathering.”
  2. Express your anger and hurt in a calm and polite way. “I've asked you before not to shout at me. ...
  3. Explain how the manipulation affects you and the relationship.
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How do you deflect a personal question?

Try one of the following evasive maneuvers instead.
  1. Answer with another question. Pause and respond with a question of your own. ...
  2. Dodge the question. ...
  3. Shame the questioner. ...
  4. Start with “No.” ...
  5. Ignore the question. ...
  6. Put them on the defensive. ...
  7. Use a canned answer. ...
  8. Give a general answer to a specific question.
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How do you deflect a question?

Here are some smart ways you can deal with tough questions:
  1. Acknowledge the question without answering it. ...
  2. Ignore the question completely. ...
  3. Question the question. ...
  4. Attack the question, ...
  5. Decline to answer. ...
  6. Give an incomplete answer. ...
  7. State or imply the question has already been answered. ...
  8. Defer to the will of others.
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What do you call someone who asks a lot of questions?

Someone who is inquisitive asks a lot of questions and is genuinely curious about things.
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How do you deflect a conversation?

Five savvy experts, including a former FBI special agent and a bar manager, divulge their finest conversational exit strategies.
  1. Make a Pit Stop. ...
  2. Use Flattery. ...
  3. Enlist Help. ...
  4. Play Word Association. ...
  5. Deflect.
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Is asking where are you from rude?

This is completely inappropriate. Asking me where I'm from is a personal question and is similar to walking up to someone and asking what religion they follow. This is something you only learn as you get to know someone, not something you go up and ask a stranger without warning.
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What is the toughest question?

The questions only get harder from there.
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Consider the following:
  • Is the economy doing well?
  • Does your family really love you?
  • Why is there hatred in the world?
  • Is the Mona Lisa beautiful?
  • What is the purpose of life?
  • Who is the best football player ever?
  • Are you having a good day?
  • Does this dress make me look fat?
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What is the most mind blowing question?

Mind Blowing Questions
  • When did time begin?
  • Did we invent math or did we discover it?
  • Where does a thought go when it's forgotten?
  • Do we have free will or is everything predestined?
  • Is there life after death?
  • Is it really possible to experience anything objectively?
  • What are dreams?
  • What is the goal of humanity?
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What is the most unanswerable question?

For this reason, I've spent the past few days jotting down some of the truly perplexing questions, most of which we may never be able to answer.
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From the Beginning of Time
  • Why does anything exist? ...
  • How was the universe formed?
  • Why was it created, and why like this?
  • What existed before the universe?
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