We are all asked really tactless and sometimes rude questions. What do these people want? Do they want to assert themselves in order to feel better at your expense? What makes them ask these questions in the first place - envy or bad manners? It is even worse when they are asked by close friends and relatives. And it is completely incomprehensible how you should react: you do not want to be rude to them, but you also cannot forget about your own feelings and dignity.

The most important rule - be calm! These people are often unaware that they are displaying their bad manners.

Answers to the most tactless questions

1 🚨How much do you earn?
The easiest answer is to say that you never discuss money with anyone other than your spouse. Keep changing the subject until the person accepts your position. You can also respond in a more original way: “Enough to pay my bills and have some fun” or “Not enough to afford anything. And you?"


2 🚨Are you still not in a relationship?
Many single men and women of all ages have heard this. Truth? I am 42 years old and I hear this too often in my address ... How to respond? Just tell the person that you haven't found someone you want to spend your life with, but if you ever do, you'll let everyone who needs to know know about it. As with any other curious question, change the subject.

3 🚨You've gotten a little fat/aged/looks tired
If a person goes beyond the bounds of decency and asks about your weight change, it is probably obvious, and you may indeed have gained a few pounds more than necessary. However, this does not make it a polite question. When someone immediately makes that terribly insensitive remark, smile and say, “I feel great. And you?" This should make it clear that you don't want to dignify a rude question with an answer.

Remember that you have every right to answer an uncomfortable question by telling the person that they made you feel uncomfortable. Be direct and leave no room for resuming an unpleasant conversation.