I need some good phrases to let some people know they are overstepping their bounds with me. and it is in the workplace.
Write 'p*****f' on a post it note...but stick it to them using a stapler.
Could you please go away - this is a private matter (discussion, etc).
Or duct tape it to their eyebrows.
'What made you say that?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Was this something we've talked about before? I don't remember consulting you on this."
I would usually just say something like "I'd prefer not to talk about it" but as this does not work in all contexts and especially not with some people (pricks) you could just make it sound like it's your problem if the person keeps insisting, by saying sometjing like "I'm sorry but I'm not really comfortable talking about this kind of thing with other people". Nobody can argue with this because you are stating that YOU don't like talking about this and that this is how YOU feel and it isn't telling them that there doing something wrong (even though they probably are). I know a few people like this who just won't take no for an answer but it realy isn't possible to argue with something like this unless they're willing to openly be a prick which some people are but if this is the case it really isn't possible to argue with them and you should just tell them to f**k off which may sound rude but anyone listening to the conversation will at this stage realise that the person you're talking to is trying to push you into a corner and will be able to relate to you and may also actually respect you more for trying to be polite but when pushed, also being able to stand up for yourself
"This is not a conversation I choose to have at work."
"I wouldn't ask you that, and I certainly won't answer it."
Here's what my horoscope at Yahoo says for today
Inner transformations are likely to be making a big difference in your level of communications with others right now, dear Libra. You could find that your relationships improve because you are more open and honest without being too blunt, and because you seem to have a greater intuitive understanding of the needs and desires of those closest to you. Unfortunately, this process could also involve leaving some old friends behind. Try not to fight it. You can't.
seeing as how you all were over there looking at your compatibility, I thought I'd take a peak at my reading for today. funny how it lines up with the things I'm dealing with today.