6 Smart Ways to Deal with Nosey People

We all interact with nosy people who ask questions that put us on the spot and embarrass us. Even when it’s blatantly none of their business, we feel compelled to answer – so we won’t seem rude. When they ask how much we paid for our new car (how is that their business?), what surgery we just had (back off, will you?) or how much we make in a year (do you plan to use my salary information to negotiate a raise?), we feel taken advantage of.
If you want to politely stop nosy people in their tracks, remember you’re not obligated to answer questions just because someone chooses to ask them.