“Have you had any work done lately?” Let’s be clear, we’re not talking about a side return extension or a new ensuite bathroom here. The work we’re referring to is cosmetic… Read more You can’t ask me that: Have you had any work done? →
Let’s address “when’s it due?”. It’s a tricky question if you know for sure that your interlocutor is pregnant. If you don’t, it’s potentially disastrous. The first time someone asked me… Read more You can’t ask me that: Is it ever OK to ask someone when they are due? →
Forget all those diktats regarding not talking about religion, politics or money. If you really want a quiet life then the question you must avoid at all costs is: “Do you… Read more You can’t ask me that: Are you a dog or cat person? →
If you’re ever stuck for an ice-breaker in a room full of six-year-olds, there’s one question guaranteed to get them all talking: “How old are you?” Especially if you follow… Read more You can’t ask me that: why how old you are can be a highly sensitive topic. →