Is it rude to ask someone why?

Even if you consider yourself a polite person, chances are you slip up when it comes to your etiquette from time to time. If you ask someone why they look tired—even if your intentions are good—you’re committing a serious faux pas, says Bonnie Tsai, founder of etiquette training program Beyond Etiquette.

Is asking where are you from rude?

This is completely inappropriate. Asking me where I’m from is a personal question and is similar to walking up to someone and asking what religion they follow. This is something you only learn as you get to know someone, not something you go up and ask a stranger without warning.

Is it rude to ask someone if they are a citizen?

Even so, the Immigration Reform and Control Act generally forbids you from asking a person to prove his or her citizenship during a job interview or at any time before you offer employment. You can, however, inform the candidate that you plan on verifying the employment status of any potential new hire.

What do you want in polite way?

If you want something, don’t just say “I want.” So don’t say “I want a tuna sandwich” or “I want a cup of coffee” – because this is really, really rude. Instead, you should say “I’d like”. “I’d like” is short for “I would like”. So “I’d like a tuna sandwich” or “I’d like a cup of coffee”.

What questions should you not ask someone?

Don’t Go There: Seven Questions You Should Never Ask

• How much money do you make?
• Are you pregnant?
• Why aren’t you married?
• Why don’t you want/have kids?
• Do you believe in God?
• How much does your house/rent/car/purse/child’s tuition cost?
• How many people have you slept with?

Is it appropriate to ask someone their ethnic background?

Asking someone about their ethnicity the first time you meet is usually a bad idea. Many people have complicated relationships with their background, especially if they were adopted, or never visited their country of ethnic origin.

How do you politely ask someone where they are from?

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1. Ask yourself why you need to know.
2. Understand that you have no right to know.
3. Do not open a conversation with this question.
4. Think about your relationship to the person you’re asking.
5. If you need to ask, make it about your own ignorance.
6. Be willing to answer every question you ask.

How do you ask why are you asking politely?

The ordinary informal way to say this would be “Why are you asking me this?” or “Why do you need to know?” but formally you might say “Could you tell me why you need to know, please?”.

How do you ask someone their opinion of you?

Intermediate

1. Can you give me your thoughts on …?
2. Do you (dis)approve of …?
3. Do you agree with the opinion that …?
4. Do you have any views on …?
5. Do you share the/my view that …?
6. If I asked your opinion about … , …?
7. If I said … , …?
8. I’d like (to hear) your views on …