If Someone Asks a Question That’s Way too Personal, Just Do This

It works wonders — even on narcissists

Before you cave to the pressure, and reveal too much about personal matters, consider exercising these four magic words:

“Why do you ask?”

“Hey, where are you going?” Your ex asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“Who are you texting?” Your ex asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“How much money do you have in savings?” A stranger asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“How much do you weigh?” A first date, asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“How old are you?” A stalker asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“Are you seriously going to keep throwing this back at me?” A narcissist asks.

“Why do you ask?”

“Because I’m just trying to make conversation.” A narcissist always says.

“How is that working out for you?”

“I feel like you are intentionally being confrontational.” A narcissist always says.

“No. You’re just asking me personal questions that I would never answer.”

“I was just trying to be friendly.” A narcissist always says.

“Okay then, how much do you weigh?”

“I find that question extremely offensive.”

“Then you probably shouldn’t have asked me either. Right?”

“Why do you ask?”

“Exactly.”

Rejoice. You now have a reply for any question you don’t want to answer.