Questions you hate being asked

[Suicidejim]

"Say something funny!"
. . . like what? I'm not a bloody stand-up comedian.

I'd complain about people who make me say random words they think sound cool (I'm British and I live in Canada, so everyone seems to love my accent), but as much as it gets annoying after a while, it's still generally more fun and less work than actually trying to have a conversation with people I care little about.

 

[Pingieking]

"Tell me about yourself."
Technically it's not a question, but 99% of all the responses to this inquiry is total bullshit. People don't know shit about themselves aside from some superficial stuff that makes no real difference if the questioner actually wanted to know something about the subject.

"How did you to come to make that decision?"
There's a really easy answer to which, for some unknown reason, is deemed unacceptable. The answer should actually be "Because my unconscious brain told me so" but that's rarely accepted.

Actually after a reading a few other entrys with the same kind of question i'm going to add "So have you got a girlfriend yet?"

No because if i did i'd probably make a big deal of it!

And this too.

 

[Greni]

'Dude, you have a third nipple? Can I see it?'

Seriously. I should probably stop using it as a conversation piece when I have nothing better to talk about.

Huh? Did I just read what I thought I read?

 

[Furyaki12]

"Don't you get tired of playing games all the time?"
...oh God, yes! I try to stop and get help, but they always find out and beat me! They make me say I fell down the stairs or ran into the door when people ask about the bruises! They say if I tell the police, they'll murder my puppy! Please, be my mercy angel!

What kind of guy doesn't like sports? You look like you play a lot!"
Meh.

 

[C F]

I'm usually rather patient, so I don't get fed up with questions as easily as most people.

The only thing I don't like being asked is "Who's your favorite band?" As far as I'm concerned, I don't have a favorite band. Almost everyone around me (certainly anyone who would bother to ask the question) knows more about music than me. If I say a band they've hard of, they'll likely press the issue with some conversational material on the topic. If they haven't heard of it, they'll respond with "Who's that?"

"I'm not keen on either discussing anything music-related or continuing this conversation further, so step off" seems a bit rude. Since it's in my best interest to avoid any discussion on the topic, I'll answer with the one thing proven not to elicit a response: "I'm not really a music person."

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

Well, first of all, since my name is "Ross" and I tend to mumble, so every time I introduce myself to someone they almost ALWAYS reply with "Russ?" It's gotten to the point that if someone hears me right the first time, I immediately respect them more, despite having just met them.

Secondly, I am a triplet. I am friends with my brother, but hardly ever see my sister. Consequently, I have had the following conversation something like 50 times:

RANDOM PERSON (usually a girl for some reason): You guys are brothers? Who's older?

ME OR MY BROTHER: Actually, we're the same age.

THEM: Oh my god, you're twins?!

US: Triplets. We also have a sister.

THEM: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!

That's what girls do. There's also a 50% chance that they will eventually jokingly call us jerks for never hanging out with our sister. Meanwhile, guys tend to ask us something like "Who came came out first?". There's also a good chance they (male or female) will ask us about our telepathic twin powers.

 

[Mannayz]

'Dude, you have a third nipple? Can I see it?'

Seriously. I should probably stop using it as a conversation piece when I have nothing better to talk about.

Huh? Did I just read what I thought I read?

Yes. Yes you did.

 

[That Greek Guy]

"So, how long is your penis?" GRRR i hate it when they say that.

 

[necromanzer52]

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Ah I see. I always ask how to say "what!?" which is a useful one to know. Then it's usually how to say "cheese". Which can be equally useful.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Is there a question you're frequently asked that you just hate?

Hey, what are you doing in my house?

So rude.

 

[Malkav]

To: Anyone on this thread complaining about people asking them to say things in a different language.
Subject: Sorry

I'm very interested in the different languages of the world, and when I meet new people who speak different languages I'll always want to talk about it with them. I had absolutely no idea people felt this way about it, and if I ever annoy you in this way, I'm sorry, but I am, honestly, interested.

Yours sincerely, necromanzer52.

First of all, apology accepted. The following is not directed at you specifically, just people in general: Here's my issue with people that do ask me to say something in Dutch (and I admit this is petty): Give me something to say. More often than not I will literally be asked to "Speak Dutch" or "Say something in Dutch". If I knew what you want me to say, then I'll say it, mkay? Furthermore, please don't laugh at the way my language sounds. We pronounce certain letters differently. Get over it people, it happens. /rant

Talking about respect, avoid famous quotes from our language, or stereotypes. I know you don't mean it, but when I'm a walking stereotype to you, and you keep spilling your poor knowledge and jokes, you're just making an ass of yourself.
I must mention this because when someone asks me to "say something in french/german" and I do, quite a few answer "voole vu couchy avec le baguette?" or "ick bin eyn Berlinor".
Le someone always brings up the le. Or le béret and le baguette. Or le french accent. Or le scat porn that is apparently German folk lore. Or le Hitler's phone number. Words that are ordinary to me don't crack me up, so don't go nuts with those jokes.

 

[RandallJohn]

"So what's it like being black?"

Asking this is a great way to get me to hate you.

 

[Kuroneko97]

People ask me "Why are you vegetarian?"

As if the concept of someone not eating meat is foreign to them.

OT: It very much irks me that so many people ask me "Are you a lesbian?" at school. I even had a lesbian tell me I looked like one, because I didn't wear makeup at that time or fix my hair up in the morning. I also rarely wore skirts (although I wear them more now), and I often talk about animes and games and books. Plus a slight obsession with breasts and the female anatomy overall, but in all honestly I cannot see myself ever being in a relationship with another girl. Even my parents ask me this constantly, and then when I say that I'm not they continue with the line "It's okay if you are. We'll accept you either way."

I'm pretty sure I'm a tomboy. It seems this term no longer exists, and you're either feminine or a lesbian.

 

[Screamarie]

"Are you Goth?" Literally. That's what people ask me. I know I wear odd clothing and all of it is dark, but I don't even really understand what Goth means beyond wearing black a lot. Does it matter if I am? No? Then don't ask.

And I wear carpal tunnel braces on occassion. I HATE wearing these things so if I am wearing them, then you can bet I'm not happy about it, but I need them. So when the 8th person that day comes up and asks "Oh! What did you do?!" whenever you aren't my friend so I can tell you're just looking for the drama, I get a little tired of answering.

OH! And here's a good one. I like to read alot and all throughout highschool I would take out to read while everyone else acted stupid or talked and EVERY time I got "Are you okay?" "Are you upset?" "Are you angry about something?" NO! I'm fucking reading!

 

[shadyh8er]

"Ooo, you speak x language!? Say something in x language!" Does anyone know what to say in any language when asked that?

Oh dear god, this!

Every time I tell someone my parents are from Trinidad, I get this one. Whenever they do, I just say "Hello." They speak English in Trinidad you see.

 

[Naeras]

Is there a question you're frequently asked that you just hate?

Hey, what are you doing in my house?

So rude.

This pretty much won the thread.

 

[Thedutchjelle]

Anything related to my studies, if it's asked by people that aren't studying natural sciences, math, medicine or informatics.

You see, I'm studying molecular biology, which is a field I find really fascinating. It's not the most obvious job-grab in the world, but there is a market for it within medical firms, disease detection, brewing, foodmaking, research, etc. Whenever I tell most people what I'm studying, one of the following generally happens:

1) "Huh. That sounds.. interesting." and then changing the subject. Always said in a semi-condescending "wtf am i listening to"-tone.
2) "Huh. That sounds.. interesting." followed by awkward silence because they have no idea how to reply. Gawd. Economy students and law students are the biggest offenders when it comes to this. Gah.
3) Other people in the conversation starts complaining about how much they sucked at math/biology/chemistry/physics in high school. Which I really don't give a shit about.
4) "What are you gonna do when you're done studying?"

I definitely prefer the last one. My standard reply to that is "mad scientist that will eradicate humanity with ". Which has gotten me both promises of support for my future research, some good laughs and women replying flirtingly that "they should get on my good side so that I let them live, in that case".

As a Biomedical Sciences student, I feel your pain. I either get "You're studying /what/?!" or "And what can you become with that?".

Other questions I hate are "Which music you like?" (Like to keep that private), "Do you have a girlfriend/what girls do you like?" (None of your concern) etc. I like to keep personal things... personal.

 

[laggyteabag]

I usually get abused for being "Posh", all i seem to get from this conversation is the want to punch him/her in the face.

"Why do you speak posh Joe?"
Im not "Posh", you just dont understand that not everybody in England speaks like you...

"Oh, Joe say X"
"Why?"
"Because i want to hear it in Posh"
FUCK OFF!

"So Joe, where were you born?
"Northampton"
"Oh, is it Posh there?"
/Facepalm

 

[letfireraindown]

Tech questions... As vague as that may seem, I can't really narrow it down beyond people (usually family) asking for general advice or trying to explain an issue they're having. At times it's the language barrier really crops up in trying to find the issue out of what they think the issue is.

I have specific issue with "I'm thinking about buying a new computer/laptop/tv and ..." far to little details for me to give any directed, useful advice.

 

[TheLastSamurai14]

"Why do you ALWAYS walk with a limp? I thought your leg would have healed by now, or that you would have gotten over it. What gives, man?"

It's not a f*cking limp! I have a bad case of scoliosis so that makes my leg heights unequal when I walk. That "limp" isn't something from an injury. It's how my spine, and consequently my legs, developed. Also, you are an insensitive prick for suggesting that I just "get over it".

Good day, sir or madam.