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Let's resolve to have fewer awkward conversations in 2022: a flowchart
The key to great conversations is to ask good questions. But how do you know when curiosity crosses the line into nosiness? This flowchart from the team at Inappropriate Questions can help.
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Is it okay to ask an autistic person 'Are you sure?'
Radio Inappropriate Questions November 3, 2021

Should we ask 'Where are they now?' about former child actors?

Radio Inappropriate Questions October 20, 2021

Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people 'Why did you do it?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions October 6, 2021

Is it helpful to ask a blind person 'Do you need help?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions September 23, 2021

Should I ask someone with depression/anxiety 'Have you tried _____?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions September 9, 2021

Can I ask a sex worker 'What was your worst experience?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions August 27, 2021

Should I ask someone 'Why are you single?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions August 16, 2021

Can I ask a Black friend 'How can I do better?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions August 16, 2021

Is it okay to ask an adoptee 'Do you know your real parents?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions July 6, 2021

Can I ask a polyamorous person 'Do you get jealous?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 16, 2021

Should I ask my coworker 'How much do you make?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 8, 2021

What does it mean to ask 'How are you?' in a pandemic?

Radio Inappropriate Questions May 31, 2021

Is asking 'Where are you from?' appropriate small talk?

Radio Inappropriate Questions May 5, 2021

Is it okay to ask an amputee 'What happened to you?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions April 21, 2021

'Can I speak to your manager?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions July 21, 2020

'How old are you?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions July 14, 2020

'Have you tried _____?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions July 7, 2020

'Are you full Native?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 30, 2020

'How did you get pregnant?'

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 23, 2020

A death doula's guide on how best to support loved ones who are grieving

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 16, 2020

'Damn right I can': Achieving body positivity in a fatphobic world

Radio Inappropriate Questions June 9, 2020

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