No one likes intrusive or inappropriate questions, and for women, particular topics can be especially aggravating. This article takes a closer look at the questions women wish people would quit asking. From private inquiries to assumptions about gender functions, these questions act as a reminder to think twice before asking.
Asking About Marriage and Kids
“When are you getting married?”
“When will you have kids?”
“Why don’t you have children yet?”
Career and Income Inquiries
“How much do you make?”
“Is that really a full-time job?”
“Why don’t you choose a more lucrative career?”
Appearance-Related Questions
“Is that your natural hair color?”
“Have you gained/lost weight?”
“Why don’t you dress more feminine?”
Personal Relationship Queries
“Why are you still single?”
“When will you find a boyfriend?”
“Are you dating anyone?”
Inquiries About Feminism
“Do you hate men because you’re a feminist?”
“Why are you so passionate about women’s rights?”
“Do you think women are better than men?”
Questions About Biological Clocks
“Aren’t you worried about your biological clock?”
“Is it too late for you to have children?”
“Do you feel pressured to start a family soon?”
Stereotypical Gender Role Assumptions
“Do you know how to cook?”
“Can you sew or mend clothes?”
“Why don’t you just let your partner handle that?”
Mental Health Inquiries
“Why are you so anxious/depressed?”
“Have you tried just being happy?”
“Why can’t you just snap out of it?”
Personal Boundaries and Consent
“Why don’t you like hugs?”
“Can I touch your hair?”
“Why are you so uptight about personal space?”
Intrusive Questions About Sexuality
“Why don’t you have a boyfriend?”
“Are you a virgin?”
“What’s your number?”
Assumptions About Emotional State
“Are you on your period?”
“Why are you so emotional?”
“Can’t you take a joke?”
Inquiries About Age
“How old are you?”
“Aren’t you too old for that?”
“Do you worry about aging?”
Weight and Body Image Questions
“Have you considered losing weight?”
“Why don’t you exercise more?”
“Aren’t you worried about your health?”
Dietary Choices and Restrictions
“Why are you a vegetarian/vegan?”
“Where do you get your protein?”
“Isn’t it hard to give up meat?”
Questions About Past Trauma
“What happened to you?”
“Why don’t you talk about it?”
“Have you tried just moving on?”
Comparisons to Other Women
“Why don’t you wear makeup like your sister?”
“Why can’t you be more like your friends?”
“Do you ever wish you were more like her?”
Education and Intelligence
“Why didn’t you finish college?”
“Why don’t you read more?”
“Do you think you’re smarter than everyone else?”
Inquiries About Ethnicity and Cultural Background
“Where are you really from?”
“What are you?”
“Can you speak your ‘native’ language?”
Family Planning and Contraception
“Why don’t you use birth control?”
“Aren’t you worried about getting pregnant?”
“Why did you choose that form of contraception?”
Comments on Personal Preferences and Tastes
“Why do you listen to that kind of music?”
“Why do you like those movies?”
“Don’t you think that’s a bit immature?”
Questions About Future Plans and Ambitions
“What are your plans for the future?”
“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
“Don’t you want more out of life?”
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