What's the polite way to say "That's none of your business"?

Question

What's the polite way to say "That's none of your business"?

Answer 1

I usually say,

"It's personal, but thanks for asking."

Or

"That's between me and..... me."

Answer 2

"You writing a book?"

"I'm sorry, I'd love to tell you but I'm afraid I don't speak English."

Answer 3

Say nothing-just look back quizzically and most people will know they were out of line asking the question.

Say ' Why do you ask"?

Say 'Im so sory-that is personal'

Laugh and ask 'What do you think'

Most personal questions dont deserve a 'polite' response so I wouldnt worry too much about being nice. Just end it since the asker isnt worth it

Answer 4

"I'll think about that and get back to you"

and you never get back to them!

Answer 5

Ann Landers used to say to just smile at the person sweetly and ask, "Why do YOU want to know?"

Answer 6

Well, there are quite a few ways to say "That's none of your business" I have listed a few….

1.  I'd rather not discuss that. It's too personal.

2.  I don't like to talk about it.

3.  Thank you for asking, but I'd rather not talk about it. Maybe some other time?

4.  I'm sorry, that's not something I care to discuss."

5.  Whyever would you need to know that?

6.  "That's none of your business" is polite enough if someone has asked a rude or inappropriate question!!!.

Answer 7

Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing.

When asked something that's inappropriate, just stop, look at them for a few seconds (just long enough to make it uncomfortable for them), then change the subject to something completely different... "Do you think it will rain any time soon?"

By doing that, they will know that they stepped over the line and you won't ever have to say a word about it. This particularly works when older people get nosey.

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

"I'm not comfortable discussing this."

"You're very kind, but I don't feel like we know each other well enough to go into that."

"I consider it something that's between me and my ___ (husband, dr., Lord, etc.). Please respect that."

"I appreciate your interest (or concern), but I'd rather talk about something else."

"Thanks for being a friend to me, but I don't want to discuss this with anybody at work."  

Answer 9

I usually tilt my head to the side, smile just a little, and say, "Mmm, I'd rather not say." And I make my smile just a little bit bigger so they know that I'm not angry at them for asking, and it shows that I hope they understand and aren't angry at me for not answering.

I honestly feel it's not what you say - it's how you say it.  Your tone and body language say a great deal more than your words.

Answer 10

i think saying nothing will do the trick . it always work. after that changing the topic will clearly indicate the other person that u don't want to talk abt it.

Answer 11

We wud rather talk abt sumthing else.

Sorry but thatz way too personal.

May b sum other time.

I'll luk into the matter myself.iam sure i can handle that very well.