https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:39:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224475 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:57:27 +0000 Penny Lane 224475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: what she said.</p> <p>While we're on the subject though, @Rubies: how many carats IS your engagement ring, if you don't mind my asking? ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224466 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:51:21 +0000 autumnlove 224466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: I say the same thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224452 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:41:22 +0000 sandy 224452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: I asked my husband about this question...he says just keep asking them questions</p> <p>Q: do you mind my asking how much you make?<br /> A: um, why do you want to know? Are you interested in becoming a (insert your occupation)?<br /> Q: just wanted to know... (assuming its not a good friend asking for a legitimate reason)<br /> A: are you asking bc you want to know if I make more or less than you bc that's kind of weird </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224448 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:37:04 +0000 Andrea 224448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"I prefer to keep that to myself/prefer not to say." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224445 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:34:44 +0000 Mrs. Blue 224445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just say, "Wow, that's a little awkward..." It then makes them awkward, and they usually change the subject! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224420 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:19:59 +0000 sandy 224420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: I have had "friends" like that...just want info to gossip/compare/compete...I have zero tolerance for girls like that...my MOH's speech was about what a loyal friend I was and how I would have your back no matter what but if you crossed me then watch out! Haha! We have been best friends for over 23 years ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224414 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:16:55 +0000 Rubies 224414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: I just got chills down my back. *shiver*...LOL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224411 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:16:03 +0000 sandy 224411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe flip it around on them and say "Do you mind me asking why you want to know?". Or "do you mind me asking why you think it's ok to ask me xyz?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224407 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:14:30 +0000 Rubies 224407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: ...Ridiculous? Mine IS 8ct! And our mortgage IS $12000/month. Friiiig. Just kidding. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224403 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:12:16 +0000 oliviaoblivia 224403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually answer with something ridiculous. 8 carats, $12,000/month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224400 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:11:31 +0000 Grace 224400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: no, not really. The people that ask usually realise that they are asking something sensitive, so they are understanding. And I can usually change the subject fast enough if they look awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224397 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:10:10 +0000 JerricaBenton 224397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always kind of laugh and stall, like 'Ummm...' and then the person usually realizes I don't want to answer or they were out of line and then they back-pedal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224391 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:07:53 +0000 Rubies 224391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: Ooooh, good one. Does it make it awkward? Who cares, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224385 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:06:29 +0000 Grace 224385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just say "actually, I prefer not to say". It works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224383 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:05:58 +0000 MsMini 224383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just say I would prefer to keep that aspect of my life private, then change the subject. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-dont-mind-my-asking#post-224374 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:01:29 +0000 Rubies 224374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you say if you really do mind? I hate when people ask me how much hubs and I pay for our mortgage, how many carats my e-ring is (always asked by nosey pseudo-friends wanting to compare/compete), or questions about my sex life (yes, I have friends who ask!).</p> <p>HOw do I dodge questions? </p>