Sometimes co-workers and friends ask questions embarrass, attack, or otherwise make you feel uncomfortable.

There’s no need for you to feel helpless. Put them in their place with these 7 effective comebacks to invasive questions.

7 Comebacks to Invasive Questions

1. Why would you ask that?

2. That’s a weird question to ask.

3. Why did you ask that question?

4. That question is a bit sensitive, isn’t it?

5. I’m sorry. I don’t understand your question.

6. It’s a bit bold to be asking that question, no?

7. Sorry, that’s a question I’m not going to answer.