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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I remember reading once that the polite way to avoid a question was to ask another question. Depending on what is asked you can say, "Why do you want to know", or "Why on earth would you ask something like that?" My guess is that after talking with you, they've enjoyed their little chat, and just want to see you again, so you can be vague and just point in a direction or give a street name, and ask where they live. |
I've read this same thing. Answer a question you don't want to answer with a question directed at them. I think it was Dear Abby.
I always just give very vague answers when people ask me questions I don't want to answer (or even act like I don't understand what they are asking) and then smile. That seems to do the trick, and I don't feel as rude as if I said none of your business!