How to Reply to Rude Questions

Oh, those rude questions that are asked. Sometimes they leave us speechless and sometimes we become just as rude. There are several ways to reply to rude questions, here are just a few ideas to help you when faced with this uncomfortable situation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Ignore the question totally. When you are asked a rude question such as "how much money do you make?" just ignore the question as though you didn't hear it. Most people will get the hint and won't ask again.
2. Change the subject when asked a rude question. Change the subject in an obvious way so the person asking the rude question knows without a doubt that you are changing the subject. For example, if you are asked "did you have liposuction?" you could respond with "did you watch American Idol last night?" The person asking the rude question has no doubt that you will not answer rude questions.
3. Ask your own rude question, but do it with humor. For example, if the person asks you again "how much money do you make?" you can reply with "who wants to know?" or "do you need a loan?"
4. Distract the person asking you the rude question. For example, if someone asks you why you've been married so many times, respond by suggesting there is something on their teeth. Insist there is something there even after they've tried to remove it. Distraction will work every time.
5. Side step the rude question with a "quasi" reply. In the rude marriage question, you can side step it by exclaiming, " that reminds me, did you hear that Bob and Alice are getting married next month?" Side stepping the rude question works well most of the time. If the person asks the rude question again, simply change tactics and ignore it or change the subject.