Comments on: Question: Should personal questions online be asked only when proper care and attention can be provided?

By: Bookmarks about Random

Bookmarks about Random — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:45:17 +0000

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By: berlioz

berlioz — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:32:11 +0000

apreciate a good article

By: Blanca

Blanca — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:31:21 +0000

You know, your blog always gave me the impression that you were a very analytical person but I never thought you were this analytical. I can be too but I doubt as much as you.

Anyway, I was fixing some things on my blog and I saw your link so I’m visiting, eventhough I’m not even sure if I’m welcomed to visit it o_O

And about your blog entry, I think people MIGHT not care as much what you have to say at first (whether online or real life) and it can go either way. There has to be some kind of interest (whether friendship, curiosity in some way or SOMETHING) otherwise why would someone bother to ask you something if they dont care about you or your answer?.. the end.

P.S. I miss chatting with you. You were like my only online friend now

By: Monavie

Monavie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:04:26 +0000

Definitely an interesting question. I think there are a lot of different factors, such as what type of question, if the two people know each other, how long they’ve known each other, things they usually talk about…I think no matter what you have to be careful with what you say, because you can’t hear tone of voice in written words! I think you should answer only when you feel comfortable, and if the person keeps asking that question or other ones you don’t like, be more forceful. Let them know it’s not their business and they need to respect that. Now I’m interested in watching where you take this next post on this!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:01:26 +0000

Very good topic, sir.

I have found myself lately in that kind of situations very often. And, i must admit, it is real unpleasant. What i tend to do is to bypass them asap i see such questions. When you have business relationship with someone, then you want to stay within it borders, unless you are planning to personal relationship.
But i assume, that there are people who like to talk about private lives..

By: Eduard Machaline

Eduard Machaline — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:40:25 +0000

Here is my thoughts about it:
There’s a particular kind of people who try to gain your credibility in such a way. By asking a personal question, they strive for shortening the psychological distance with you. Whether they have some reasons for that – it depends on a certain case, I would say, generally, yes. However, some try to get near just because they are used to such sort of communication with _everyone_ around (I personally can’t bear such attitude). They ask, then they expect an answer and some personal questions in return.