This time of year is filled with holiday celebrations and gatherings, often with people you haven’t seen in a long time. Some of these people feel like it’s okay to ask nosy personal questions that can catch you off guard, but Reddit is here to help. A post asks, “What is the polite way to say ‘mind your own business/f-off’ when someone asks you why you’re still unmarried/no children?”
More than 2-thousand people have offered up “polite” responses that may come in handy during the holidays. These are some of the best...but most of them aren't that polite:
- “Just lucky I guess”
- "Sorry but you're not my type"
- “‘What a weird question to ask someone.’ Let them really stop and think about it haha”
- “Saying ‘I’m not entirely comfortable with talking to you about my sex life’ works well too”
- “‘Mind your own business and f*ck off’ is about as polite as someone who asks that deserves”
- “Yes, still unmarried. I haven't found someone I respect enough.”
- “Why are you not dead?? Tons of people your age are already!!!”
- “‘You must not realize how rude you’re being.’ Then smile. Walk away. Turn away. Wait in silence. Give them nothing else. If they apologize, don’t say, ‘Oh, that’s okay.’ Just smile or nod or say, ‘thanks for the apology.’”
- “I’m overqualified”
- "What makes you think it's okay to ask that?"
- “I didn't realize it was mandatory”
- “It would jeopardize my Lego fund.”
- "Bless your heart"
- “I went business polite once, which is pretty entertaining. ‘Sorry, legally I'm not allowed to discuss either subject due to a lifetime non-disclosure agreement.’”
- “That was the deal I made with Satan”
- “In THIS economy??”
- "I can't have kids, my dog is allergic!"
- “I prefer money, thank you”
Source: Reddit