and you dont want to answer them. How can you tell them to back off without slapping the taste out of their mouth.
2007-01-14 12:21:00 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just say you're having an affair with Bill Clinton and you prefer not to discuss it!
2007-01-14 12:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
It is your right to set clear boundaries with regard to your personal life, with very little explanation. Start by stating, in a firm but professional manner, that you don't like to discuss your personal life and that you don't see how the information that person is requesting is helpful or necessary to your work. Once you have made your bounds very clear, the next time someone is questioning you inappropriately, tell them to stop, and contact your supervisor. You always have the right to make a formal grievance, or complain to the human resource department. It may also be appropriate to simply ignore questions which are out of line.
2007-01-14 21:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by brandihoo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of the most difficult tasks in life is telling someone to mind his own business - without sounding offensive. Since this occurs at work, make like you are busy, pick up the phone, jot a note on paper or look up something on the computer. A simple, "Here is neither the time nor the place to discuss personal matters."
2007-01-14 23:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by north79004487 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ooohhhhh oooooohhhhhhh I have the PERFECT response!
Ready? It goes like this: "You know, as much as I really appreciate your interest and concern regarding my personal life, I really don't want to trouble you with such private details" Now, if this doesn't give them a very loud and very clear message, the you can slap the sh*t out of them. But I promise you, it'll work. And don't forget, it's not what you say, but how you say it. Practice your facial expressions in the mirror.
2007-01-15 01:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This guy I kept asking me how much money I make and if I have asked for a raise. He asks me what I do on the weekends and if I want to come over and drink wine. I have zero interest in conversing with this guy so I finally told him to stop talking to me. I told him that my life was none of his business. And he buggered off
2007-01-14 21:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by alig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously, just make up all this funny bullshit! tell them you are having an affair with a movie star, that you are training to climb mount everest, that you are a comedian and are performing at some huge event, that you have a sideline business consulting for bill gates etc etc. The crazier the better. They will soon get the picture and stop bothering you
2007-01-14 22:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by Minerva 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL! Slap her! Just kidding, simply tell her very firmly and matter of fact. You personally choose not to discuss your personal life with your co-workers. Work, pleasure, business, all seperate. Good luck and God bless****
2007-01-14 22:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some possible responses:
"Sorry, that's not the sort of thing i like to discuss."
"I'm not really comfortable talking about that, so i hope you don't mind changing the subject."
"I would really prefer that we not talk about this sort of thing."
If they do not get the hint, talk to HR about it. If you're in a non-corporate workplace that doesn't have an HR department, then perhaps talk to your supervisor or manager about this situation. An uncomfortable workplace is a less productive workplace.
2007-01-14 20:28:42 · answer #8 · answered by squidpiggy 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I saw this in Dear Abby once: if someone asks you a question that is really none of their business, smile nicely and say "now why would you want to know that?"
2007-01-14 23:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Let's not talk about that. I'm going to get back to my work now. See you later!"
2007-01-15 12:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋