Asking For Trouble

Everyone of us is capable of asking impolitic questions, even those of us who pride ourselves on being buttoned up and generally knowing when to button up our mouths. Or maybe we just ask too many questions, period! We wanted to know what you wish people would stop asking you.

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  “I wish people would stop asking me what I do. I was lucky to have been a stay-at- home mom raising my two boys, which also gave me the opportunity to be there for them through sports activities in school!” Robin Keith

  

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  “I developed a chronic condition at 51 that causes burning nerve pain. I wish people would stop asking me if I’m in pain when they know it’s a constant way of life for me now.” Robin A. Hinton Aubuchon

  

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  “I wish they’d stop asking why I don’t have children.They also used to ask if I was ever getting married, but since I got married for the first time at 50, they’re not asking that one any more.” Tina Marie Hughes

  

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  “I’ve been retired for years and people still ask me what I do all day! None of your business!” Patty Greco

  

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  “If I want the senior discount when I'm only 52! Ugh! They need a sign that plainly reads ‘You must request the senior discount. You will not be asked.’ I don't think I look like I'm 60 something yet, but teenagers and millennials seem to think anyone over 40 is decrepit. It really hurts my feelings, not to mention it’s embarrassing.” Claudia Ramos

  

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  “For ID when I’m buying wine.” Anne Neill

  

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  “People always say you have gained some weight, haven’t you?! What happened? You used to be skinny.” Peggy Houchins Davis

  

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  “How do you stay so skinny? I'm 60 years young and had three children. I've always been thin. It’s gotten to the point where I reply, ‘Don’t I just make you sick?’ Lol.” Debbie Stacey

  

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  “If I watched Love Island last night.” Lesley Gibbs

  

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  “Are your sons married yet? Do you have any grandchildren?” Gayland Williams

  

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  “What was your blood sugar this morning!!!!!” Joyce Witchey Baker

  

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  “I wear a wrist brace at work. People always ask if I have carpal tunnel. I don’t. It’s arthritis.” Teri Zimmerly

  

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  “Are you tired? Why do you look tired? Well, I'm close to retirement age and still have to work so that's a big yes!” Susan Kozel

  

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  “Are those real? lol - referring to my....TEETH. And yes, they are real.” Karen Gibb

  

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  “Are you sick?” D Diane Marshall

  

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  “Where are you from (my southern accent)?” Teri McCollum

  

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  “1) Is my name short for something? 2) Since I'm a housewife and presumably sit around eating truffles all day (I wish...lol), would I like to babysit? The answer to both is NO.” Georji Quintero

  

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  “When they ask me if I’m really Joan Jett.” Joanne Jett

  

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  “What is that on your left arm? I have a scar and what we call Feuermal (red skin areas) in German. I hate that question.” Hilke Michaelis

  

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  “Is that your real hair? Darn, I wear weaves, extensions and wigs. My business, my money and I look good.” Yvette Toms

  

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  “If I’m pregnant. Lol. Nope, just a diabetic grandma with belly fat.” Nadine Bartels

  

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  “To pay.” Linda Sutherland