Inappropriate personal questions you’ve been asked?

Glowworm said:
My girlfriend was outside waiting for me and had her white cane in her hand. Someone said to her. "Are you really blind because you don't look blind." She was totally devastated at how someone could say such an insensitive thing.
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That is a truly shocking thing to say to someone. But sadly, it doesn't surprise me, such is the kind of society that we live in today. It wouldn't surprise me if that rude person is the type to occupy the reserved for the disabled bay at the supermarket and elsewhere.
 

horseless carriage said:
That is a truly shocking thing to say to someone. But sadly, it doesn't surprise me, such is the kind of society that we live in today. It wouldn't surprise me if that rude person is the type to occupy the reserved for the disabled bay at the supermarket and elsewhere.
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I agree and yes I've had several run ins with people who think that laziness or stupidity are disabilities that qualify you for disabled parking
 
When I've been asked a question I think is too personal, I just ask back, "why would you ask such a personal question?" It really stops people in their tracks. Or sometimes I just say, "that's on a need to know basis". Usually that results in someone saying, oh, sorry...
 

Murrmurr said:
Not these days, surely. At least in the US an employer can't ask about your religion.

I felt it was inappropriate for my back surgeon to ask me if I was sexually active. My expression must have spoken volumes because he rephrased the question: Would you characterize yourself as physically active? 😁
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I could see a back surgeon asking about sex, I mean it is your back. My Dr. gave me instructions about sex when I had my hip replaced.
 
My transgender friend didn't do a full (*******) surgical conversion, but took hormones and looked every inch a man. About ten years ago he was hospitalized and needed a catheter inserted... you can imagine the nurse's surprise to see this bearded, husky voiced man with lady parts down south. The way he related the story was hilarious.

He said the nurse was very cool about it.

I can understand why certain doctors might ask gender questions.
 
Glowworm said:
My girlfriend was outside waiting for me and had her white cane in her hand. Someone said to her. "Are you really blind because you don't look blind." She was totally devastated at how someone could say such an insensitive thing.
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How horribly upsetting for your girlfriend but unfortunately some people do not think before they speak do they?
I hope she is feeling much better now 🤗
 
Ruthanne said:
There is a questionnaire I always have to fill out for my doctor visits and there are some very silly, inappropriate questions. One of them is what gender do you identify with? Another is what is your sexual orientation? Another is what is your sexual preference? I want to ask them what on Earth does that matter to you or have to do with why I am seeing a doctor for diabetes and being overweight?:oops::sneaky:
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I would suppose you can just refuse to answer. (y)
 
An older gentleman had an appointment to see a urologist. The waiting room was filled with patients. As he approached the receptionist's desk, he noticed that the receptionist was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler. He gave her his name.

In a very loud voice, the receptionist said, "YES, I HAVE YOUR NAME HERE; YOU WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ABOUT IMPOTENCE, RIGHT?"
All the patients in the waiting room turned to look at the very embarrassed man.
In an equally loud voice, he replied, “NO, I'VE COME TO INQUIRE ABOUT A SEX CHANGE SURGERY. BUT I DON'T WANT THE SAME DOCTOR THAT DID YOURS.”
 
Pinky said:
I have no problem answering a direct question, as to my racial background, but it is not relevant in a job interview.
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Yesterday, while getting my second vaccine, I looked at the race question on the form and suddenly decided I was never, ever going to answer that question again. I see no good reason for it at all. I don't even believe that humans are separated by races like dog breeds, we just have varying physical characteristics depending on the climate where our most recent ancestors lived. Didn't we all begin in Africa?

So I checked "unknown" even though, the other day, my dermatologist commented on how unusually white my skin was. Let them wonder.
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I ran off and eloped when I was nineteen so everyone asked me if I was pregnant. Nope. Just young and very stupid.

A few months ago, I had a little boy turn around in church and ask me if I was a witch. We all laughed. I think it must be my hair (see avatar.)
 
I've been asked some really stupid questions at job interviews:
"What kind of car do you drive?" The interviewer explained that it has a lot to do with your personality.
"Who do you idolize?"
Although they're not allowed to ask, most have asked me how old I am. Of course, if I didn't answer or objected, I wouldn't be called back.
I answered & joked, "I know....I don't look it," while straightening my hair." The manager said, "You don't," & I always got hired when I handled it that way.
 
I like, "Why do you want to work here?"
"Well.....uh.....I've always admired the Burger King chain."

"What were you paid at your previous job?"
"Uh.....guess why I left."
 

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