"So how much did that set you back m8?"
Discussion
Genuine question. How do you politely bat away questions like the above about your pride and joy?
The obvious answer is "mind your own business" of course, but generally most enquirers seem to be;
a) genuinely interested
b) looking to start a conversation and don't know how
c) just oblivious to the tactless and irritating nature of their approach.
It IS starting to irritate me though, especially as we are having a few jobs done around the house and consequently having to fling our doors open to seemingly all and sundry, from delivery guys to nosey neighbours just having a neb while the opportunity strikes. It's not like they are going to rush out and get one with this new found information, more like they are making a value judgement about the car and you.
There are also some less than polite people. My friends would think twice about asking, what makes total strangers think you should divulge your worldy affairs? I feel like responding by asking their salary or if their wife is good in the sack. But the conversation would obviously then degenerate and I can't be arsed.
So what would you/do you say?
The obvious answer is "mind your own business" of course, but generally most enquirers seem to be;
a) genuinely interested
b) looking to start a conversation and don't know how
c) just oblivious to the tactless and irritating nature of their approach.
It IS starting to irritate me though, especially as we are having a few jobs done around the house and consequently having to fling our doors open to seemingly all and sundry, from delivery guys to nosey neighbours just having a neb while the opportunity strikes. It's not like they are going to rush out and get one with this new found information, more like they are making a value judgement about the car and you.
There are also some less than polite people. My friends would think twice about asking, what makes total strangers think you should divulge your worldy affairs? I feel like responding by asking their salary or if their wife is good in the sack. But the conversation would obviously then degenerate and I can't be arsed.
So what would you/do you say?
Edited by Loose_Cannon on Tuesday 25th July 14:55
Just say it's not yours. It's very simple. I just tell people I'm the delivery driver.
I tend to find such questions highly offensive and politely claiming not to be the owner seems to do the trick.
And it's not uncommon for them to then pass some remark about the owner obviously being a to which I agree and carry on moving away.
I tend to find such questions highly offensive and politely claiming not to be the owner seems to do the trick.
And it's not uncommon for them to then pass some remark about the owner obviously being a to which I agree and carry on moving away.
My wife's side of the family are absolutely terrible for this. Doesn't matter what it is, they'll ask how much it cost. New pair of trainers, how much? Pint of milk, how much? Frustratingly when they talk about other people they know, or friends of theirs, it's always "so-and-so paid this much for their holiday", or "so-and-so's new car cost x". There are times when I'm sure they could write down a families household outgoings of the top of their head. They're totally dominated by how much stuff costs, and how much money other people are spending.
I think people just don't realise what they say sometimes; like "see your just back from holiday"...." been anywhere nice". People are probably interested but don't think through how to break the ice. I still get total strangers coming up to me and say "bet you don't many miles to gallon in that" Now why would I buy a 6.2L V8 if I was worried about gas mileage?
Probably the best answer would be "why are you thinking of buying one"?
Probably the best answer would be "why are you thinking of buying one"?
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