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The Jefferson Fisher PodcastResponding to Inappropriate Questions: What to Say without Getting Defensive
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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 22, 2024
- Duration
- 15m
- Channel
- The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Ever been caught off guard by a question that feels too personal, invasive, or just plain inappropriate? You’ve probably found yourself scrambling for the right way to respond—without getting flustered or defensive. Good news: You don’t have to answer those questions, and you don’t have to let them derail your confidence. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 ways to deal with inappropriate questions that put you back in control, without causing a scene. These 3 approaches will help you respond with confidence, keeping the conversation in your hands and on your terms. Whether it’s at work, with family, or in social situations, these tips will help you handle those uncomfortable questions without missing a beat. Like what you hear? Subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5-star review. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the next episode! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic Listen and Follow on Spotify https://bit.ly/TJFP-Spotify Listen and Follow on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/JFP-Apple Pre-order my new book: http://www.thenextconversation.com Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson Follow me on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jefferson_fishr
SPEAKERS
Jefferson Fisher
hostHost of the Jefferson Fisher Podcast and author promoting his forthcoming book.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, featuring Jefferson Fisher, Responding to Inappropriate Questions: What to Say without Getting Defensive explores Simple scripts to shut down inappropriate questions without defensiveness fast Use five seconds of silence plus a controlled facial expression to signal “no” without engaging or overexplaining.
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