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2007-11-23 06:02:04 · 9 answers · asked by Max 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I am earning below average wage by the way.
2007-11-23 06:14:53 · update #1
DAISY YOU ARE NOT ANSWERING THE QUESTION: - WHY DO THEY GET SELF CONSCIOUS? NO ITS NOT THE SAME AS RELIGIOUS BELIEF!!
2007-11-23 06:20:43 · update #2
Some people get self-conscious when asked this question, not all people. I think that some people feel this way because they consider it to be a rather personal question and feel awkward about either answering it, or wanting to tell the asker that it is none of his/her business, but not knowing how to do so. Also, there may be an element of embarrassment involved, if the person being asked does not earn very much money. Also if the person being asked earns a vast amount of money.
2007-11-23 06:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some, this is a measure of their success in life or a measure of their status in their social circle. While it may not make you uncomfortable (you probably have pretty good self-esteem, or a job that takes in much more than the average joe :-), please try to remember that it is a sensitive subject for some and be respectful of that. Some people are even uncomfortable by finding out what others make. For some reason, it is not considered good manners by our society.
2007-11-23 06:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by elvenkayt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if they are earning a low wage, why mention it as it could lower their self esteem, and if they earn a lot then they don't want to appear as show offs.
Why talk about it, it's personal. Not everyone is as confident as you are I guess.
2007-11-23 07:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Mancloud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they feel it is personal information. People get self-conscious because people are competitive when it comes to earnings. They don't want to feel inferior or be viewed as inferior because they make less, and they don't want to foster envy if they make more.
2007-11-23 06:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person's salary and personal earnings are very personal. Asking someone that type of question is rude and intrusive. It's like asking someone how much they weigh or what their faith is.
2007-11-23 06:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is no one Else's business what a person is earning and it is rude to ask.
2007-11-23 06:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mariah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when people know you make a lot of money, they start to get ideas about you and that can lead to bad things. you never hear of a poor family being asked for a huge ransom, do you? i know how dark a human can be and i don't open myself up to that, ever.
2007-11-23 06:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by optcynbassist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not being self conscious. Its none of your business.
2007-11-23 07:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's rude and it's nobody's business except the IRS!
2007-11-23 06:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by happy girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋