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10 questions you wish you had never asked
We all have our personal lists - of the zaniest/quirkiest/funniest/ craziest/smartest... We devote this page to them. This week, Liisa Säteri lists...
- As told to Hina Navin, freelance writer, Friday
- Published: 00:00 October 30, 2009
- Image Credit: Supplied
- Liisa Säteri, business development director, Finnish Business Council
Congratulations! When is your baby due?
You are unknowingly entering an extremely dangerous area. For all you know, she isn’t pregnant but is desperately working on losing the extra pounds.
Do you know where you are going?
This is bound to spark a heated debate between husband and wife, especially when holidaying in a foreign country!
What was your ex like?
The less you know the happier you will be. What’s more rewarding is that consequently you don’t have to reciprocate by digging into your own past love life.
Tell me honestly, have I gained weight?
Classic. Men, when you hear this, simply make a disappearing act, otherwise you’ll be in deep trouble. Whatever answer you come up with won’t please the lady in question.
Taxi driver, do you know where this museum (or any other tourist spot) is?
Tourists beware. Be prepared to be taken for a ride. The cabbie will take you on a leisurely “sightseeing tour” and you’ll end up paying much more than the original fare.
So are you still dating that funny looking guy/girl you went out with in university? Probably they still do! They could be married for years now and may have ‘funny looking’ kids too!
What was the delicious traditional dish made of?
Every culture has different eating and cooking habits and some of them are pretty unusual! So if you have no idea what it was that you just ate, play it safe and don’t bother asking.
Can you hold my purse while I’m in the wash room?
If your husband answers “yes” to this question, then lucky you because you’ve successfully rid him of his gender bias.
Do you think that girl is pretty?
If you’re asking the question it clearly shows that she caught your eye. So the most likely answer is yes, she’s drop-dead gorgeous. But don’t put your poor husband or boyfriend in a spot on this one.
What does your company do?
Few highly unsuitable job interview questions that you should never ask, unless you don’t want the job!
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