What are the most appropriate responses to some very uncomfortable and awkward questions? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

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Share any question you've been asked which would make any other person feel awkward from answering it and an answer to responsibly deal with it without compromising yourself.

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[-] dekatron@lemmy.fmhy.ml 32 points 1 year ago

"Are you always this quiet?"

"It usually takes me some time to be comfortable around new people."

I've found that people are usually quite understanding and make an effort to include you in conversations if you just be honest with them instead of being snarky.

[-] Barbacamanitu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I just stare at them.

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