Quite often people (mostly strangers) just come out asking me how much I make per hour at my work. Is that rude or no? I think it is. Am I alone in thinking this is rude? Maybe it's just where I live the culture is very different? The answer I give is: "I make enough".
2007-03-22 15:31:34 · 25 answers · asked by sharpy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
yay!! Thanks for the answer you all, at least I'm not alone with how I feel about being asked that.
2007-03-22 15:59:01 · update #1
Yes, its very rude. Unless they legitimately want to know how much someone makes at your job so they can know if they want to apply for one.
2007-03-22 15:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
That's a good answer. It's considered rude but as you said it could be a cultural thing. I'm not particularly offended when someone asks me because I realize that in some cultures it's completely normal to ask that. You've come up with a very good way of not answering the question without being rude.
2007-03-23 04:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by Vivita 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it depends on the person who asks it and who is being asked, (in this case it is you). It also depend on the tone of the person while he/she is asking you. It all depend on the situation. If the purpose of the question is to offend you, well it isn't good after all, therefore it may be considered a rude question. However if the question's goal isn't what you think (an insult or whatsoever) it isn't really rude. Everyone tends to be curious at times and this may be one of the instances wherein he/she is curious about your life. But if it's purpose is to insult you, then you're answer is right and because if you show that you are offended in any way, it would motivate the person to insult you more because he/she may find it entertaining. But my answer isn't always true, it all depends on you.
2007-03-22 15:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by J Angel 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I'm at my job, which is assisting customers on the floor, every once in a while someone who is looking for a job will approach me and ask me "How much do you make?"
This usually isn't because they are being nosey, they probably just want to know wether or not the job is worth applying for.
I always tell them "Well, we start our new employees out at $$$ an hour, but since I'm a supervisor and been on the job for a few years, I get paid a lot more than that."
They always thank me and either ask for an application or keep shopping. I have yet to get a negative response.
2007-03-22 15:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by Repeat Offender 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it's rude unless they're purposely being rude. It just puts you on the spot for a second when they ask. You're giving the right answer.
2007-03-22 16:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by LadyPureDee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That it kinda odd that they just ask you out of nowhere how much money you make. I think yes it is kinda rude. But you said perhaps it was just the are where you live and the culture?
Who knows. But in My opinion yes it is rude.
2007-03-22 15:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No it is not rude, you have the right to tell them it is none of their business if you want too, but you did it more professionally and said "I make enough". that was very kind.
2007-03-22 19:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by rebelgrl00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very rude and I think you give a good answer. I always feel odd when asked this.
2007-03-22 15:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's very rude. It's only happened to me once and I told the woman it was none her business.
2007-03-22 18:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by aly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very rude for someone to ask you how much you make.I just say "Why would you even need to know that?" And turn away.I used to then ask them how much they made but them they'd tell me.So your answer is more than fine.And no you are not alone.
2007-03-22 15:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋