How To Shut Down Nosiness Without Being A Jerk [The Question]

Patch is crowdsourcing reader wisdom on one of life’s eternal social puzzles: how to shut down nosy questions about your salary, relationship status, or voting habits without turning it into a scene. If you’ve got a go-to deflection tactic (or a cautionary tale about the time you didn’t), there’s a survey waiting for your input. No email address required, just your hard-won etiquette instincts.