Is it rude to ignore a question?

Originally Answered: When someone asks you a simple question, is it very rude if you stay silent by choosing not to answer? Ignoring people you know is rude. Therefore, if a friend, coworker or other associate asks you a simple question which you didn’t want to answer, the polite thing to do is to decline to answer it.

What to say when someone asks you personal questions?

Thank you for your interest, but I’d rather not discuss my personal life. Do you mind telling me why you are asking? (It will either make them fumble or open the door for diving deeper.) Do you really need to know? (A bit risky.

What to say if you don’t know the answer to a question?

If you don’t want to answer the entire question, find a part that you can address, says Sullivan. “You can say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest, right now. Let’s focus on this part,’” he says. “Briefly answering part of the question may be enough to assuage and satisfy them.”

Can a deponent refuse to answer questions at a deposition?

Can I refuse to answer questions at a deposition? In most cases, a deponent cannot refuse to answer a question at a deposition unless the answer would reveal privileged or irrelevant private information or the court previously ordered that the information cannot be revealed (source).

What’s the best way to respond to a difficult question?

Take Time To Respond If you’re asked a difficult question, give yourself a few minutes to determine how you want to respond, says Sullivan. “Take thinking time,” he says. “You’ll notice that when the presidential candidates don’t answer the question they’ll repeat or rephrase the question as a lead in.

Is it normal not to know the answer to all questions?

Remember no one is perfect and everyone has gaps in their knowledge. It is perfectly normal not to have answers to all questions, especially if someone is coming from a different business context than yours.

Can you answer a question you don’t know the answer to?

No matter what your job or level, your work life is always throwing questions at you. Some of them are easy to answer with a confident “yes,” “no,” or a well-reasoned explanation. Others aren’t. Most of the time it’s no big deal when you don’t have a solid answer right away.

What to say when someone asks you a question you don’t know?

Sometimes, “I don’t know” or “Let me get back to you” just doesn’t cut it. No matter what your job or level, your work life is always throwing questions at you. Some of them are easy to answer with a confident “yes,” “no,” or a well-reasoned explanation. Others aren’t. Most of the time it’s no big deal when you don’t have a solid answer right away.

What’s the best way to refuse to answer a question?

Watch Your Tone. You can also refuse to answer the question, but be sure to be polite. “Say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest but we don’t feel sharing the information is appropriate, especially at this time. But I’d be glad to answer other questions if you have them,’” says Sullivan.

What happens if I refuse to answer a question at a deposition?

“If a deponent refuses to answer a question at a deposition, and the answer is not protected by a privilege or otherwise as set forth in the state’s rules, the deposing attorney may file a motion with the court to compel a response. They may even obtain monetary sanctions against the deponent for a refusal to answer (source).”