I know sometimes it’s hard to avoid some people, they are so straightforward and try to get answers quickly! But I tell myself ‘please have patience and be strategic not to annoy them. There’s no point arguing with such people who do not understand to be polite!😊

I say please don't ask me those questions anymore and walk away

Just brief them with your circumstances and avoid giving all the details! I would be more tactful in my answers without being cross with the person. This world is run on gossip, those will never stop. So better to live with it than go against It!

Don't think I know anyone who does that. Maybe because I tell them I don't want to and I don't want to hear their side of things either!

I say "That is not something I wish to discuss with you, so mind your own business."

"My personal life has a Do Not Enter sign, and I'm not handing out VIP passes – not even for my snack collection!"

I've never been put in this position but if I was I would just be honest and say , well actually I prefer we don't have this discussion, it's kind of personal.

If you cant dazzle them with science - baffle them with bullshit!

depends on the fact - do you want them to keep coming around such as a friend or social member. If not then tell them what you think and if they don't come back, who cares, at least they got the message. If is someone you care about, then a more personal answer is due. Let's change the subject, i am not comfortable to talk about that, can we just move on.....etc. If they also care about you, this will work fine. If that doesn't work, then a more personal, but polite answer may be necessary, as long as they get the message but are not embarrassed or keep on for an answer they want, then you can avoid the question in the future. Some people are just rude and only want their answer so you have to move into their world for a short time and show them what it feels like to be bullied or treated like the media treats us................ At that point, put them in their place and let the future be as it may as they accept what you want and not their own personal interest!

I thoroughly agree with you. You could also tell them that it is none of their business. End of conversation.

I tell them to MYOB or I'm not answering that as that's personal.I was in my backyard gardening my neightbour stuck her head over the back gate and asked me what I was doing I replied minding my own business while you are not. She got the point straight away. No problems ever since.

Don't "handle them" just excuse yourself and walk away.

it's really simple u tell me this what you think n feel about me is completely your business n how i think n feel about u is none ya business

Tell them its none of their business.

I dont ask them a question back. I say I dont wish to discuss that, it's private. That's a firm boundary.

You don't have to answer personal question. Just tell them you don't want to talk about it.But be nice telling them.

Depends what you class as a "Personal Question". Some people are more private than others, How are you? Is that a personal question because that is all about you. If you don't want to answer just say no or lie.Asking them why they want to know is defensive and already presuming it is negative with bad intentions.

Yes if you are not comfortable to answer the person who ask questions about you, you can politely say so!😀

I agree with you Melissa, I find it most uncomfortable to be asked these questions, and have dropped people for this probing questioning for no valid reason.

Be honest, just tell them that you are not comfortable answering that type of question from them. It is best to be honest.

I don't have that problem.

I answer “why is the sky blue?

. If they persist, I just shrug and ignore them or walk away!

Given that this is nominally a SURVEY website, delete the word "people" and replace with the word "surveys". To which my response is to say either offer them rubbish answers, or just close the survey window and forego the points.

I would say, "Why do you need to know?" or "I'd rather not say - let's talk about something else."

I pretend to be an infamous celebrity and Just say No comment. If they persist, I just shrug and ignore them or walk away! Well, you all know how touchy we can be. Kinda like a bunch of freshly shaved cats, locked in a room together, filled with rocking chairs!

I ask them the same question before answering them. Or them them to go to the far queue.

I just say that in order to protect the privacy of others, I can't answer that. Or if it is a kid asking, I just tell them it's not a polite question.

I had a 'friend' like this... Constantly asking uncomfortable questions, I told her I wasn't comfortable answering as it didn't have a simple straight forward answer. I feel annoyed when this happens and decide whether people of that nature are so invested in my life and why they want to know... It feels like idle gossip to me and don't like it. I cut people out of my life often due to things of this nature. Life's too short for people you can't trust in your inner circle.

A couple of things which I find effective. Be vague, you can give some information while remaining unclear or uncertain. For example, you could say 'Let's just say it cost more than my old one. Or just politely say No!! You could say something like 'I'm sorry, but I'd prefer not to say' or 'I don't mean to be rude, but I don't want to answer that question'. Maybe if you didn't like them perhaps a 'How kind of you to take such a vivid interest in whats none of your business' or perhaps 'I didn't realise we were playing 20 questions, and you've already exceeded your limit'. Works for me..

I haven't been asked any personal questions that I was comfortable or uncomfortable with.

Redirect the question to them or change the subject politely, or crack a joke and change the subject.

You got a be careful with neighbours because you don't know what info they can spread.

MYOB

Ask "What will you do with the information you seek?"

That's personal, and I don't wish to answer. That's FULL stop.

Depending, but one response is that I ask them to meet me somewhere more private to discuss these things together. Another is that I ask them if I can get a witness before we begin.

It's none of their business. Your personal life is your own business. No one has the right to go into your private life. If a person crosses your privacy line, you don't have to answer and if they push you further, then just leave the seen. Walk away. Only answer questions you are comfortable with. I bet they are curious about your life. None of their business. Just tell them, it's none of your business and move on.

I don't answer and advise that these questions are inappropriate and so let's end this conversation now!!!

Ditto.

I don’t talk to people. I would rather have a conversation with my dogs.

reverse the question and ask the same and see result

I usually smile and keep them guessing .. depends on what personal info they are asking and who! If it's too close to the bone I will lie and say "no ,never happened to me if I don't trust them with that information" .

It all depends on what the questions is about

I ask them why?

I make sure I have a very douer look on my face to show I'm not happy and do what you do.

Ask them if their mother was ever married

I also ask why do they want to know OR just say that is my business

I dont have people asking me any questions. Only How are you ? . Thats about it.

do not go there not your business,or we have a problem.

I try to ignore them and give just basic answers or MYOB

just mind your own business

Don't you jst love these interfering, gossipis? For that is all they are. When I am confronted by such a person I turn the tables, sparing them and their feelings nothing. Ask them this in a vice LOUD enough so that everyone else can hear you.. Why do you want to know all this private information? Are you just the local nosey parker, Gossip merchant? Then turn on your heel and walk away. They Hate it.

Because they must feel insecure.

Yeah pretty much .... It is why they want to know?

If they keep doing it - I just mix with other people or change the subject.

HI THERE Hanno

I've never had to deal with people asking me personal questions except for my doctor, naturally. I'd just ask them why they want to know and leave it at that.

I simply tell them it's not any of their business

Just tell them you never even had to tell the guards or Warden that and leave them guessing who exactly they are dealing with

Never really been in that situation before. If you don't feel comfortable in divulging that sort of information change the subject. Don't answer the question and move on. Walk away if they are being persistent. They may get the hint then but it may depend on who is asking these personal questions.

Tell them MYOB

Depends on who it is. Either give them all the uncomfortable details or glare and look scary

Try giving them the glare that says myob. Try asking them some uncomfortable questions back. They just might take the hint. Maintain eye-contact.

It depends on the person and why they are asking. Mostly if they are someone I do not know well or just being snoop. I tell them it is None of your business.

none of your business.

I definitely was bought up and live in a different world than some of the questioners? I don't think I have ever had anyone constantly ask personal questions ... Maybe I don't attract them.... don't know... but....

Mind your business lol

You explain the question is great deal and to deal with it is figure out how to solve the situation will help.

Mind your own business and I’ll mind mine . Kiss your own mother and I’ll kiss mine………….lolEdited 11-Jan-25 09:35am

thanks disie bryan

I don't care, I'd tell them if they were a good friend and if I didn't say they wouldn't ask. I'm Gen X and we still have mannersEdited 11-Jan-25 09:27am

tell them you have made your WILL and there not in it bryan

I changed the attention from myself and asked the other person.What's their story

I joke and make up stuff

I avoid them like the plague! Those people are usually narcissistic, they tell you personal things about them to lure you into confessing, then they spread gossip about you knowing you're not low enough to do it back..

Tell them it’s personal

ask them the same questions

Just start asking personal questions in return without answering theirs.

Tell them to stop being so nosy

Surveys ask a lot of personal questions sometimes i dont like to answer them

I don't have or allow people like that into my life.

I would just tell them straight out, that it is on an a need to know basis and since it doesn't relate to what we are talking about, you don't need to know.

I say I find that question inapproipate and I will not be answering it shall we move on .And any or all my personal information is something that I will share if I choose and with whom .It can be a form of bullying .

I would ask the same: WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?? There has to be reasoning as to why they would ask such questions.

I am usually the listener,/ people watcher in most conversations. People with poor social skills or can't see body language cues talk about themselves more. I let them talk. If I am asked a question I feel is too personal I will tell them I don't feel comfortable discussing that area of my life. They usually accept that and continue their own narrative. Close friends ,people I trust are different,they have genuine empathy,ask me questions out of concern or Interest I will make the effort to have that meaningful talk with as I know they have my best interests at heart,and because I know that if I tell them I am not ready to talk about something they accept that graciously.

Just say I'm not comfortable talking to you about my personal stuff and let's change the subject thanks. Be direct and let them know you don't want to talk about this stuff with them or ask why they want to know.

i just tell them, nunya business Edited 11-Jan-25 13:24pm

Most of the time I am an open book. Maybe sometimes, too open. That's the risk you take if you want to ask personal questions of me. Obviously there is not too much I won't answer...but beware!

I just answer what I feel comfortable with.

NOB

I am not uncomfortable answering anything, most of the people I know wouldn't ask personal questions but if asked by a friend I would have no issue telling them,

I have never been interested in someone's personal life. If they talk about it, so be it. I also do not like people asking me about my personal life, and I will ignore the question if they persist. I then tell them it has nothing to do with them.

a friend of mine would answer any question with "nunya" the person would ask nunya? none ya business was always the answer.

I'll tell them I'm not comfortable answering the questions as I like my privacy. If they persist of start getting insistent I start asking the very personal questions about them. Most will then shutup but if they continue I tell them i will release the kraken.

That's a good question, I will have to think about your question and get back to you

Ask them why they need to know, or ask them equally personal questions.

I just remembered .. many years ago a friend would ask people, "What's it to ya? You a cop?"

I give a generic response and never go into detail then that way you have answered the question vaguely and you can continue your conversation. It is better to give a response that way the other person knows where you stand.

Are you going to write a book about me ? Then ....................