Questions You Should Never Ask
While at a social event recently I bumped into a woman I had not seen in a number of years. As often happens, our discussion got around to etiquette and rude behavior. She told me that when she was pregnant for one of her children (who are now grown) someone asked her if her pregnancy was planned. She said she was dumb stuck and very offended. So offended, she has never forgotten the incident.

This started me thinking of some of the questions people ask, not intending to be rude, but are.

• How old are you?

• You only have one child, do you intend to have others?

• Why don’t you have any children?

• Was your pregnancy planned?

• How much weight have you lost?

• How much weight have you gained?

• You look tired, are you?

• How much money do you make?

• What did you pay for that?

• Are you pregnant?

All of these questions fall into the category of personal and private decisions, for an individual or a couple…decisions that are private unless they choose to offer the information. Let that be your guide before you ask a question and insert your foot.

What are some of the questions you’ve been asked that offended you?