2006-07-25 10:48:12 · 7 answers · asked by just me 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Nosy people are invasive and can be a pest.
Curious people know when to stop.
2006-07-25 10:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jordi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people seem to believe that their so-called personal life is so secret and , well, personal, that any question you ask is nosy. Other people are so open, and sharing, they are a lot more fun for everyone to be around.
I think the difference in your question depends on whether the ones you are with have a secret or something to hide, or whether they are the open, sharing people.
2006-07-26 13:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, my husband says I'm nosy but I think I'm just curious...I guess is probably the same thing....we're all nosy and curious at the same time...we want to know things because we're curious about it, therefore we're nosy....
2006-07-25 12:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by lf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nosy is getting into other peoples business when you shouldn't and curious can involve anything it doesn't have to be getting into other people's lives.Dictionary says
Nosy:Given to prying into the affairs of others; snoopy
Curious:Eager to learn more
2006-07-25 10:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Italian Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking past the point where it is obviously uncomfortable to the person you are questioning = nosy.
Curious: "How is your job going?" Answer: "Just fine, thanks."
Nosy: "No, really, have you been written up for anything? Is there anyone you don't like there? Give me all the dirt."
Curious: "I heard your mother was ill, how is she feeling now?" Answer: "She's much better now; thanks for your concern."
Nosy: "What did she have anyway? Is it contagious? How much did the hospital charge?"
2006-07-25 10:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nosy is when its none of your business & curiosity is just wanting to find out WITHOUT knowing that its none of your business.
2006-07-25 10:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by redirishactress 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 1 mother-in-law!!!!
2006-07-25 10:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by michaelmoss30054 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋