I have a nosy co-worker who is always asking me personal financial questions about me and my husband. For example, when I tell her we bought something new she always asks "how much did you pay for it?" It doesn't matter what it is. Doesn't she know that is so rude? What do I tell her without me sounding like a complete bi***?
2006-10-22 11:24:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Next time she asks just smile and say i probably paid more than i should have. Then change the subject. Or ask her why she wants to know. Surely once you've done this a couple of times she'll clue in that you aren't interested in talking about it.
2006-10-22 11:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Skanky McSkankypants 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uhh, No, it's not rude at all--in fact it is a natural question that comes after "Look what I bought!"
If you don't want her knowing what you paid for it then don't tell her you BOUGHT it. Oh, but that'd be too much for you right? Because you HAVE to gossip about your purchases.
If YOU are going to throw out personal information like this, then you shouldn't be foolish enough to expect that no one is going to ask you what you paid for it.
The fact of the matter is, she's probably the only one in your office who is listening to you brag. (The others don't ask, because they don't care.)
See, it's what is called a double standard. You brag to people about all of the stuff you buy, but then when they ask follow up questions because they are trying to "be interested" in what you bought, you turn right around and get all pissy about it.
It's like telling some guy that you want him to kiss you and when he does you slap him. It may work in your little world but in everyone elses you're just nuts.
2006-10-22 11:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Next time she asks just say something like "I can't really remember, but I know we got a good deal on it".....Then later on in the day or sometime that week, casually mention to her about something ANOTHER co-worker bought. While you mention this to her, pretend like you are interested in whatever item it is the other coworker bought, and to the nosy coworker say something like "I have really been thinking about purchasing one of those ______, I wonder how much they are....I don't want to ask him/her cause I know it is something personal and its rude to ask people about that sort of stuff, cause its non of my business.....hmmm...I think I need to look it up on the internet. Should I just use yahoo, or where do you think they would list things like that?"
**Maybe your tactful inadvertant way will send her a clue.
Good Luck!
2006-10-22 11:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by CBL123 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ugh. How annoying for you.
The best thing to do is turn it around on her. Ask her questions about her and keep the conversation away from your personal finance.
You could also just say that "it's a little personal", and try that.
2006-10-22 11:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by ami 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should simply say. I apologize if this sounds rude, but how much I pay for things is none of you business, and I would appreciate it if you stop asking me. I feel like you are going too far and attempting to invade my privacy. No hard feelings. Thanks.
2006-10-22 11:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by croc hunter fan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't invite the questions. Talk about her! You'll make a friend instead.
2006-10-22 11:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Smilin' Fred 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Say "retail" or "a little less than retail" or better yet. Say "I am too embarrassed to say"
2006-10-22 11:26:26 · answer #7 · answered by Coach inthefight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"I'd prefer not to say."
"Financial issues are personal for me. Thanks for respecting my privacy."
Laugh it off.
2006-10-22 11:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by JJJJJJJJim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
***** Slap him.LOL
2006-10-22 11:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Rick B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋