Questions you hate being asked

[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.

 

[The Human Torch]

"Can you tell me where the eggs are?"
The most asked question in my supermarket, appearantly packed eggs are the best form of camouflage in a supermarket. No one can ever find it.

Guilty, I'm afraid. I can never seem to find the bloody things, it's terribly embarrassing.

Pro-tip: there is a certain order to how items are organised in a supermarket. Eggs you can (almost) always find near dairy and baking products (since that's what they are mostly combined with). Next time you need eggs, just look for pie and milk.

You are welcome.

 

[renegade7]

My religious friends and family members: "Well where did the big bang come from? Huh? Where?"

My gf: "What are you thinking about right now?"

Unattached female friends: Anything even tangentially related to their boyfriends. I don't care.

Sister: "Can I use your cell phone/laptop/anything even though you're clearly using it?"-NO

Parents: "What did you do in school?" Hunted elephants for a bit then built a fort out of desks. The hell do you think I did?

 

[Coldster]

"Why do you like My Little Pony" is one of them. Its a simple matter of taste. The asker, and everyone with a brain can figure that one out. So stop it. Even worse is asking anyone: "Why do you prefer "X" music over "Y" music?" The variables represent any given genre of music. I don't know why I don't like Dubstep! My ears just don't like it! So please stop asking that as well. Thank you.

 

[A BigCup of Tea]

For me I have two:
1)"Are you American/Irish" I don't know where people get this from, I was born in Australia, raised in Australia and been here for my entire life besides four weeks when I went to America two years ago, so no I am not.
2) Okay this one needs a bit of explaining I have type 1 diabetes and have to do my blood and insulin at my school locker and seeing as it's a pretty open place lots of people will come up to me with the same question whether I'm getting testing my blood sugar levels or doing my insulin, they always ask "Doesn't that hurt?" Seriously I've had roughly twenty people come up to me and ask that question, one guy even asked it twice and my answer is always the same "Only if you're an idiot and do it horribly wrong"
So yeah those are my two questions that irk me to no extent.

I have type 1 diabetes too but the question i hate the most is when people find out and ask "oh thats when your not allowed suger/need suger all the time right?" yeah cause i walk around with a glucose drip wired to me dumbass!!

 

[requisitename]

"Are those tattoos real?"

Are you fucking kidding me? There are two on one arm and four on the other. Do you really think I just like to draw intricate stuff on myself temporarily for the hell of it? How many people older than ~14 do you know who really do that? I had someone at a job when I was younger actually say to me, "It looks like someone was bored and had a Sharpie." I usually just give them my patented "you're an idiot" smile and say, "Yep!"

"How did you get those scars on your arm?"

None of your business and I don't really want to talk about it, thanks. I usually just reply, "In the war."

"Is that really the color of your eyes?"

Yes, yes it is. I have OMG green eyes, just like my father before me. Also, why would I be wearing green contacts and my damned glasses? While I realize some people may do exactly that, it's still a stupid question.

"But, what are you going to do with a history degree?"

My usual reply: "Go to grad school, get a job." Which is often followed up with..

"Why get a degree that won't get you a job straight out of college?"

Erm. I love history? Money isn't everything? If everyone in the world thought like you, we'd enter another "Dark Age" of forgotten.. well.. everything from the past.

 

[Westaway]

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


Also, "Do you like football?" Being English, everyone in this country (China) seems to think we like football. I've nothing against it but I won't watch i if I have a choice.

yeah, I speak french. I hate that.
Being asked what my hobbies are. I'm too embarased to say vidya games, so "hockey" (Is stopped playing last year) "reading" (read one book last year, it was a graohic novel) and "hanging out with my friends" (once a week, not even that enjoyable, try to get out of it most of the time)