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.