How do you politely answer a rude question?

From politely declining, to giving information you are willing to share, here are nine ways to address a question you don’t want to answer.

1. Make Sure You Understand The Question.
2. Take Time To Respond.
3. Answer Part Of The Question.
4. Postpone Your Answer.
5. Turn Around the Pronouns.
6. Divert The Question.
7. Give The Asker Some Control.

What do you say when you can’t answer a question?

Consider saying something like, “That’s a very interesting question; can I take some time to consider it and get back to you later?” or “Great question! I can answer it in part but would like to consider it further and get back to you.”

How do you answer an appropriately question?

Follow these tips to giving your best answer each time:

1. Understand the question. Miscommunication often occurs when you don’t pay close attention to what is being discussed.
2. Don’t babble.
3. Remember you’re the expert.
4. Keep your opinions to yourself.
5. Don’t wing it.
6. Don’t be critical.
7. Admit when you don’t know the answer.

How do you avoid answering personal questions from coworkers?

Ten strategies to avoid answering inappropriate questions

1. Answer the original question with another question.
2. Respond with sarcasm or a joke.
3. Redirect the question to a topic that you do feel comfortable discussing.
4. Use the shame game.
5. Begin your answer by saying the word “No”

How do you handle inappropriate interview questions?

How do I respond?

1. Gracefully avoid the question and steer the conversation elsewhere.
2. Keep your answers short, broad and general.
3. Redirect a question to your interviewer.
4. Ask the interviewer why the question is relevant to your job.