too nosy? I mean in real life or maybe on forums not related to asking questions.
2007-09-08 11:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by AJ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
if, before you ask, you wonder if it may be to forward or nosy, odds are, it probably is.
2007-09-08 11:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to answer this 'cause our avatars are twins! I don't know any rule of thumb for having good personal boundaries -- depends on how well you know the other person. As a rule you should avoid religion and politics, and keep the comments about the other person's appearance light. I, for example, like a compliment about my outfit but not about my body.
2007-09-08 20:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rainbow Connection 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Racer.
Although some people may not be bothered by that sort of question, try to phrase the question tactfully if you feel the need to ask it.
2007-09-08 19:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Oates 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself how you would feel if someone was asking the same question to you about the same situation. If it would make you feel uncomfortable, then don't ask.
2007-09-08 19:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I would preface it by saying, "Let me know if I'm out of line by saying this" or "Tell me if what I'm going to say makes you uncomfortable and I'll drop it." And then if someone doesn't want me to go there, I'll apologize.
2007-09-08 20:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Opal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you have asked the person the same q before, and they changed the subject, they probably don't want to answer.
2007-09-08 18:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋