Table of Contents
- 1 What to say when you dont want to share personal information?
- 2 How do you answer a question you don’t understand?
- 3 How do you politely tell someone you don’t want to talk to them?
- 4 How do you respond to a nosy person?
- 5 How do you respond when someone asks you a personal question?
- 6 Should you disclose personal things about your business to others?
Useful Expressions to Handle Uncomfortable Questions
- I’d rather not say.
- I’d prefer not to talk about that.
- I’d rather not get into [this topic] at this event.
- I’d prefer not to discuss this right now.
- I’m sorry, that’s private.
- That’s a little too personal.
- That topic is too difficult to discuss at this moment.
How do you politely decline giving personal information?
“I realize you asked for more information, like references. Do you think I could see the place or get your phone number first? I realize you want to make sure you’re renting your property out to reliable people, I just don’t feel comfortable giving out this information over the internet to someone I never met”.
How do you answer a question you don’t understand?
- Repeat or paraphrase the question out loud.
- Ask clarifying questions.
- Admit you don’t know the full answer.
- Provide what information you do have.
- Promise you will find the answer and come back to the questioner.
- Ask the questioner how to best reach him, if you don’t know how.
- Ask the group to continue the presentation.
How do you tell someone not to share?
Greetings, I would like to politely ask someone not to share some information with other people, is the following any good? “I’d be glad if you kept this information to yourself.” That would be great if you could give me some other options too.
How do you politely tell someone you don’t want to talk to them?
Tell them how you feel and why you’re feeling this way. If it’s a friendship meet up with them let them know you don’t want to continue contact. Don’t be passive. Be assertive in the way you’re telling them the reasons you don’t want to continue speaking.
How do you tell someone to stop asking personal questions?
17 Amazing Tricks for Dodging Unwanted Questions
- Enlist the help of a friend.
- Restate—and reframe—the question.
- Deflect with a joke.
- Offer advice instead of an answer.
- Deflect the question back to the asker with a compliment.
- Turn the tables.
- Address a related, but safer, personal topic.
How do you respond to a nosy person?
10 assertive tips on dealing with nosy questions
- Go with your gut.
- Don’t be rude back.
- Use “I” statements.
- Find out more if appropriate.
- Say how you feel about being asked or about giving the information.
- Depersonalise your answer.
- Express your feelings if you want to.
- Move them on.
Should you tell people what you don’t want to tell them?
You don’t have to tell anybody anything that you don’t want to tell them, especially if it’s personal. Your business is not automatically someone else’s business just because they ask. If or when you feel comfortable opening up to the person then feel free to disclose whatever personal thing you haven’t yet shared with them.
How do you respond when someone asks you a personal question?
Situation: Someone has asked you a personal question in a social setting. The appropriate response is, “I’d rather not say.” One needs to answer in such a way that there is no question about your stance, civilly but sternly. Almost as important is to not waffle on your opinion, no matter how much one is pestered for an answer.
When should you disclose something you haven’t yet told someone?
If or when you feel comfortable opening up to the person then feel free to disclose whatever personal thing you haven’t yet shared with them. Until then just keep it to yourself and respectfully explain that you’re not comfortable talking to them about it. Dwayne is in hot water for his latest comments.
Should you disclose personal things about your business to others?
Your business is not automatically someone else’s business just because they ask. If or when you feel comfortable opening up to the person then feel free to disclose whatever personal thing you haven’t yet shared with them. Until then just keep it to yourself and respectfully explain that you’re not comfortable talking to them about it.