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simba
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 Thu, Mar 22 2018, 4:12 pm
My brother does this.
When someone just asks "how are you" and he knows it's just a formality and the guy could care less he answers with lot same of details on his diarrhea, irregular bowel and asks for the guys advice, something like: " I am so glad you asked how I am doing, lately I have been having terrible diarrhea and my stomach is just shot from it, ever happened to you?"
AKWARD!
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tf
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Thu, Mar 22 2018, 4:18 pm
| simba wrote: | My brother does this.
When someone just asks "how are you" and he knows it's just a formality and the guy could care less he answers with lot same of details on his diarrhea, irregular bowel and asks for the guys advice, something like: " I am so glad you asked how I am doing, lately I have been having terrible diarrhea and my stomach is just shot from it, ever happened to you?"
AKWARD! |
"How are you" is such an innocent way to greet! ?!?!?! Why does he think it's nosy? The asker didn't mean anything nosy, why would he feel offended by it?
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simba
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Thu, Mar 22 2018, 4:25 pm
| tf wrote: | | "How are you" is such an innocent way to greet! ?!?!?! Why does he think it's nosy? The asker didn't mean anything nosy, why would he feel offended by it? | .
You are right it is not nosy.l it's just fake.
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FranticFrummie
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Thu, Mar 22 2018, 4:31 pm
I have a really hard time not answering back with snarky and sarcastic remarks. I am cursed with a fairly sharp wit, so mainly I smile and keep my mouth shut. 
A blank stare and a change of subject usually gets the point across. "So, how about that Superbowl? Did you bet on the winning team?"
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Simple1
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Thu, Mar 22 2018, 4:51 pm
I ask "Why?" Or " why do you ask?" Or "why do you want to know?" If it's about money, I might say I'd need to check with dh, or check my receipts or whatever. I find these responses to be a gentle, not nasty way of letting the conversation go in a different direction.
It's not so terrible if someone accidentally asks a nosy question. What is off-putting is when someone doesn't back down even after they should see that they've touched on a sensitive issue.
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amother
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Thu, Mar 22 2018, 7:44 pm
| Bnei Berak 10 wrote: | The nosiest question thread left me with a dropped jaw to put it mildly.
What are your best response to an unbelievably nosy question? We need ready-to-serve replies in those situations. All of us.
Bring them on! |
A therapist told me the best response, which puts the focus right back in them without sounding angry: “WOW, I really admire the way you feel confident enough to ask me such a personal question.” That’s it. The leave it to them.
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chuchu
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Fri, Mar 23 2018, 2:38 am
Was told several times Your son needs a brother its hard to be a only child. I usually answer we ordered but was told out if stock for now.
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You need to have atleast one girl you know bla bla bla.
Me: can you give me the recipe please.
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