Questions can be reflection of curiosity or a genuine query especially with kids. But have you noticed that a harmless query can sometimes land you in trouble like it happened with me? A most embarrassing situation was created when I asked an acquaintance – a lady, when her due date was. She had a huge belly, and I assumed that she was expecting! Well, I clearly made an ass of myself, as she was not pregnant but had strangely gained loads of weight on her tummy. I was so ashamed of myself, and all I could mumble was sorry. Since then, I have never asked any lady ever if she is expecting :). As you must be aware, weight is a very touchy topic with women. And, how terrible I must have made her feel! Another embarrassing situation happened when I went to the mall and mistakenly thought that a guy standing in one of the aisles was an employee. He had worn similar colored clothes. The guy turned to me, explained the thing and then pointed to the place where I could find it. When I said thank you with a smile, he smiled back and said, “You’re welcome, but I don’t work here.” Before I could say sorry, he said it was no big deal and went away. I felt pretty sheepish. These days, I am double careful when I approach employees; I now look for IDs or logos :).
Apparently, it is only kids who can say anything and get away with it. Of course, innocent kids don’t know, but adults are expected to behave more responsibly. So a child may get away by saying that he does not like the guest’s food and will not eat it. The guest will fuss over what the child wishes to eat. But, an adult will have to suffer, gobble it, and also praise it.
And, then there are those annoying folks who ask really personal questions. If you are someone close to me or at least someone I’ve interacted with in depth, I am open to it. But, if I have met you twice then you are clearly crossing the line while doing so. You must prepare for my most frosty stare. And another thing I find obnoxious is too much self-praise. I know these are the times for self-promotion and talking big, but please don’t give me I am this, I am that, I am gorgeous blah blah blah. Give others an opportunity to praise you, will you? I find women indulging in this much more than men. Keep it for your social networking profile, I’d say 🙂. And like many others have said here “My kid genius” syndrome has severely afflicted most parents these days. They just can’t stop showing off.
Have you encountered any such people? And what is the most embarrassing question you’ve asked?
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ugh. She got the frosty stare too.
Rachna says 
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