I was having my car fixed and suddenly the mechanic ask me that. It felt ackward.
2006-09-22 11:55:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That is rude.
2006-09-27 12:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because the implication is that you are lesser than.
This is an opening line to for someone to share their beliefs in christianity. It is insulting and disrespectful. Such a conversation should only be had with someone you love and trust, not a stranger and certainly not someone you do business with. You were right to feel ackward.
2006-09-22 19:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by L.lion 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is appropriate to ask anyone that ever. I suffered through years of that type of quesitoning in the workplace. It is awkward. I used to tell them that I didn't feel that the workplace was an appropriate place to discuss religion. I don't know what I would say in your situation where it was completely out of the blue.
2006-09-22 20:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by LongAgo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yea, these people are just a little too enthusiastic...that's all....just say 'yes.' If the asker persists just say that you were baptized and so...you were 'saved.'
'No' is not a good response, neither is feeling awkward (which is 'no' by default!) All in all, the asker will be much happier if you just say 'yes.'
I will not be held responsible for any 'trouble' this answer may cause you....lol.
2006-09-22 19:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That would irritate me..... I don't think that is appropriate to ask perfect strangers. Could be taken as trying to force religion on someone.
2006-09-22 19:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! That is so rude. Religion is a private matter. I would find another mechanic. If he's not the owner, I would complain to the owner or manager.
2006-09-22 19:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that he meant any harm. When I was asked, I felt a little uncomfortable too, thats normal. It was the best decision I ever made though. Please don't take offense, it honestly isn't meant that way. In your defense, he put you on the spot, the timing was off.
2006-09-22 20:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe appropiate is not the word...He just wanted to share his faith with you and didn't figured out a best way to start that conversation. It guess it made you think about it probably...that's why you ask.
2006-09-22 19:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by fireangel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not! Report him to his supervisor.
I once had someone approach me and out of the blue, asked me that. It just happened to be about a week after my husband had died. I burst out in tears.
No, no and NO!
2006-09-22 19:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by north79004487 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the timing was inappropriate, not the question itself. it could be the most important question anyone ever asks you. if it made you feel awkward or uncomfortable, there is a good chance that you are not saved. may God bless and guide you
2006-09-22 19:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by thekla o 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I just say "From what?" And then when they rant on about their tiresome religious nonsense, I tell them I'm a gay Satanist.
2006-09-22 19:40:17 · answer #11 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋