Let's just say...someone is asking you question after question....?

Question

and it dawns on you what she is doing...getting gossip to spread around...HOW CAN YOU STOP HER AT WORK WITHOUT BEING MEAN?...after any question...just say.."i'd rather not go into that..".and keep repeating it until she gets the HINT...or just walk away...saying NO MORE QUESTIONS!!!some people just bagering you like in a court room!!!!! what to say to those types...????

Answer 1

You can tell her that you are busy and these kind of questions gives you headache. Or can we talk on something else. You can also start asking questions instead of answering one

Answer 2

Simple answer, I really don't discuss other peoples business unless I am working on a solution to the problem. Either you are part of the solution or part of the problem. I prefer to be part of the solution. And keep walking, you could not be any more rude than the one asking the questions for the purpose of gossip. God bless

Answer 3

One technique that drives the gossips nuts is to smile when they ask their question, then reply, "Oh, yes. That is interesting, isn't it." Then change the subject. You can throw the ball in their court if you wish, by asking, "How do you feel about that?" or 'What's your opinion on that?" or "A lot of people are talking about that, aren't they?"
Bottom line -- don't be rude, don't be confrontational, just be very non-committal, and put the onus on her.
Good luck!

Answer 4

Ignore her and walk away after saying (calmly), I will not be part of spreading gossip, it's childish and hurtful.
Eventually they'll find someone else to question

Answer 5

People do get irritated when a lot of questions are asked, whether in succession or not. You have a lot of choices, depending on whether you want to make friends with them, stay friends with them, or prefer just to be co-workers.

For instance, if they ask you where do you live, after you respond then ask them where they live. When the questions get too heavy you could say you don't it's right to discuss your personal matters at work. Seems you don't want to be friends with this group, so just busy yourself, or run out in the middle of a conversation saying you had to go to the bathroom. Or, say something like, "I forgot to tell my boss something, excuse me". Or, I need to get something out my car (you don't need to go to your car, just say that). Or, "excuse me, I have a call to make" (you can even dial it, getting a busy signal or dial a wrong number and make up some comment to the person you called like, ok mom, I'll remember to do that".

Some people just like to make trouble, some want to find a reason to keep you at the titled position you're in now, others want to find or make comparisons to determine if you fit into their group, others want to determine if you live where they do so they can hang out with you in the evenings.....but whatever it is, don't give out your home phone number to them, and learn to be as vague as possible and ask questions back to keep them busy.

You know, if you list their questions, then start throwing them back at them one after another, they "may" get the picture.

Answer 6

You do not have to be nice to someone who is like this. Tell her straight out that you don't want to discuss personal (or professional...whatever the circumstance) information with her. Once she finds out she can't get any juicy details from you, she'll leave you alone.

Answer 7

Play dumb and say " I really don't know or can't remember or don't ask me" She may figure out that you don't want to gossip. Or when she ask just smile and shrug or shake your head.

Answer 8

Just say "sorry that's personal" If she still keeps on, continue to tell her it's personal until she gets tired of hearing it

Answer 9

may be

Answer 10

i say a good ol screw off!!!