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How to Say “That’s None of My Business”

Name: How to Say “That’s None of My Business”
Uploaded: 2024-07-03T19:00:30+00:00
Duration: 40 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short instructional video, the speaker provides a concise, assertive framework for responding to intrusive or overly personal questions. Three…

3 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the speaker provides a concise, assertive framework for responding to intrusive or overly personal questions. Three core phrases are introduced: (1) “That’s not in the cards,” which signals that the requested information will not be disclosed; (2) “That one’s locked,” which conveys that the topic is off‑limits and the asker lacks permission; and (3) a two‑step approach for potentially well‑intentioned queries—first asking “Why’s that?” to gauge the asker’s motive, then, if the motive appears negative, replying with the firm “I’d rather not.” The speaker encourages viewers to practice these lines or follow the channel for more communication tips.

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How to assertively say it's none of your business. Number 1, that's not in the cards. For example, hey, how much money did you make last month? That's not in the cards. What you're saying is the information you're seeking, you're not gonna be getting. Number 2, that one's locked. For example, hey, what did so-and-so say to you back there? That one's locked. What you're saying is that door is locked. You don't have permission to go in there. Number 3, keep in mind that some questions are asked from a good place. So if they ask you a sensitive question, you can always check by asking, "Why's that?" Find if their intentions are good or bad. And if they're bad, you can always go with the classic, "I'd rather not." And that's how to assertively say, "That's none of your business." So try that or follow me.