8 Questions You Should Never Ask ...

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8 Questions You Should Never Ask ...

There’s curiosity … and then there’s tactless. Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet, however much you want to know something. Here are some questions that should never be asked, either because they may not be taken the right way, or because they’re just downright rude.

1 "How Old do You Think I Am?"

Oh dear. The other person just won’t know what to say. It’s often very difficult to guess, so don’t put them in that position.

Frequently asked questions

2 "Don’t You Want a Boyfriend?"

"Don’t You Want a Boyfriend?" Look, what’s wrong with being single? Or maybe I’m heartbroken from a failed relationship and don’t want to think about dating again. Or gay.

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3 "Why Don’t You Have Kids?"

"Why Don’t You Have Kids?" Or its variant – "when are you going to start a family?" Maybe the person has fertility problems, or is just plain disinterested in the idea. Either way, it’s their business.

Photo Credit: Shana Rae {Florabella Collection}

4 "Why Are You so Skinny? Don’t You Eat Properly?"

"Why Are You so Skinny? Don’t You Eat Properly?" This has been said to me many times, and yes I eat well, thank you.

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5 "Are You Going to Keep Trying for a Boy?"

To someone with daughters.. Or vice versa to someone with boys.

6 "Why Don’t You Have a Better Job?"

"Why Don’t You Have a Better Job?" You might as well call them stupid, lazy or hopeless.

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7 "Which Outfit Looks Best?"

"Which Outfit Looks Best?" This is a guaranteed no-win situation for men – whichever outfit they express a preference for will be taken as meaning that the other outfit is unflattering.

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8 "Why Don’t You Get a Proper Job?"

"Why Don’t You Get a Proper Job?" Asked to the self-employed. I do have a proper job, thank you, I just go about it a different way. In fact, I probably work harder than you do.

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What’s the worst question you’ve ever been asked? Or have you put your foot in it and asked something you shouldn’t have done?

Top Photo Credit: e-magic

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