you have to be careful of what you say...can you just say politely..".wow! that is intrusive"...is that ok...cuz you do not want to be fired for inappropriately talking to a co-worker...because you do NOT WANT TO ANSWER THERE NOSY QUESTIONS...
2006-12-15 03:37:08 · 17 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
yes that is perfect...say that and then don't say anything else...jsut let the awkward moment ring and ring until the person leaves you alone
2006-12-15 03:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telling someone to mind their own business is not inappropriate to say to a co-worker or anyone else. They would have a better chance to get fired for talking instead of doing their work!
2006-12-15 11:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by wish I were 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have to wonder if you're posting this ~from~ work? Do you care about being fired for talking inappropriately to a co-worker but not care about being fired for using Yahoo Answers during work? lol
I don't think there's anything wrong with politely telling someone "that's none of your business". No one should fire you for respectfully defending yourself. :)
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There's no reason to email me and yell at me..now, now....take a deep breath and relax....and realize that I was ~kidding~ about the first half of my comment. Maybe notice the second half?
2006-12-15 11:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by razor_sharp_redhead 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally your personal life is not supposed to be intruded at work, although in some cases it is needed for personal life to be intruded. However for peaceful coexistence between working mate, you should apply wisdom and look down on some interruption of personal life.
2006-12-15 11:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by SOA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to answer them, answer something different than what they asked. For example, if someone asks, "Are you still having problems with your husband?" you can respond with "We're almost done with our holiday shopping" and if they ask you again, respond with something completely different, that way they will hopefully get the hint that you don't want to talk about it. If they don't "get it" then you should be straighforward and tell them that you're sorry, but you would rather keep those matters private.
2006-12-15 11:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by Diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COARSE there is something u can do. U need to talk to him about that. Take him to the side and tell him u don't appreciate him being all up on your business. Even better do it after work just in case u have to beat his *** u know?.
2006-12-15 11:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by CHURRO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend a long time ago, I think in 1992, named Grover Brown (he could answer any question on Jeopardy)-he told me that his biggest pet-peeve was when someone tries to impose their will on him. I guess I am the same way. Anyways, sometimes no matter what you do, you will lose your job.
2006-12-15 11:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say you'd rather not talk about it because it's personal. You can't get fired for not wanting to talk about your personal life. If the person won't stop asking, and won't stop leaving you alone, that person could possibly get fired. Not you.
2006-12-15 11:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by yeah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the tolerance is the best option so remain patient and do not reply the person will himself come to know that u do not want to talk to him and loosing temperament can get u more involved.
2006-12-15 11:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by Angle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are more polite then Mr. would be lol!
Privacy is important and when someone is this nosy geesh!
You are right home life is not something to be discussed at work, specially if you do not want to share....
2006-12-15 11:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can:
1. Ignore them
2. Make something up to tell them.
3. report them to HR.
4. Tell the truth and face the consequences (if any).
2006-12-15 11:40:17 · answer #11 · answered by dopeadevil23 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋