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

submitted 1 year ago by Datman2020@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.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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[–] Melobol@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

I believe some comedian suggested to respond with a similar vulgar question about their sex life. I think that's a fair point.
Tho you can always ask them if their first question to a stranger is a deeply personal one to get their own perversions fed. That way you are still on the high horse :)