Topic: Asking Questions: Intriguing Or Intruding?
peggy122's photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:22 PM
I love when a guy asks me lots of questions about my life,, my family, my childhood etc .

When lots of questions are directed at me in a casual way, I really feel like the person is interested in getting to know me.

I also love asking questions in return, as it is a sure sign that I am interested in the person.

How do you feel when a date asks you lots of questions about yourself in a casual manner?

Do you feel flattered that the person is showing interest in you?

Or do you feel intruded on ?

Would you prefer to be the one to volunteer information about yourself as opposed to being questioned?

mightymoe's photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:26 PM
i don't answer many questions unless we are face to face... the net is just to "scammerish" for me to do otherwise

no photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:28 PM
I don't mind being questioned...I can decide whether to answer or not...I let them know if they are getting too personal too soon.

mightymoe's photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:30 PM

I don't mind being questioned...I can decide whether to answer or not...I let them know if they are getting too personal too soon.


what are your measurements?

soufiehere's photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:34 PM
Mmmmm, I am mostly a 'prod them to talk about
themselves' kind of person.

Everyone opens up, like we are old friends.
You drop a few tidbits about yourself to show
empathy..then you just let them roll :-)

Facial expressions can pose silent questions
and replies..If I get a query I do not like
I segue real fast into something else.

I would be well ahead of them.
I hated dating.


no photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:35 PM


I don't mind being questioned...I can decide whether to answer or not...I let them know if they are getting too personal too soon.


what are your measurements?


It is stated in my profile that I am 5' 4" with an athletic build!

That is what you wanted to know, right? tongue2

Duttoneer's photo
Mon 03/21/16 01:35 PM
Edited by Duttoneer on Mon 03/21/16 01:37 PM

I agree with nancy, there are questions I will answer and those I will not, but I don't mind being asked anything.

Kathyzee's photo
Mon 03/21/16 02:02 PM
Like Peggy, I too like to be asked a lot of questions. Does show their interest in getting to know you better for sure.. but I also agree with Mighty by choosing to answer the majority of questions face to face n not over a screen. Meaning anything personal :smile:

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 03/21/16 02:09 PM
I refuse to submit to questioning unless my attorney is with me. indifferent



















Wait. What were we talking about again?

mightymoe's photo
Mon 03/21/16 02:11 PM



I don't mind being questioned...I can decide whether to answer or not...I let them know if they are getting too personal too soon.


what are your measurements?


It is stated in my profile that I am 5' 4" with an athletic build!

That is what you wanted to know, right? tongue2

ehh, close enough... i can use my imagination for the rest...:angel:

no photo
Mon 03/21/16 03:47 PM
How do you feel when a date asks you lots of questions about yourself in a casual manner?

Depends on what they ask and how they ask it.
I don't know what you mean by "casual manner."

Usually I prefer and only really positively respond to conversation.

People that text constantly usually have no idea how to have a conversation.
When something happens they have to immediately tell people about it, even if it's part of something larger and long term.
They try to force their immediate reaction onto others, or try to get other people to react to justify their own.

Normal people tend to get a grasp of a situation, event, cogitate on it for a bit, come to their own conclusions about how they feel, how they think, and what (if anything) they are going to do about it.
They then condense this big thing into a complete picture, or salient points, and can discuss it rationally from a larger perspective a week after it happens.

I see date "questions" related to those two approaches.
1. Just a barrage of questions without context, without meaning, without any real purpose except to flap the gums while giving the appearance of offering something meaningful.

2. A conversation that simply brings up questions that are germane to the subject and expanding a conversation.

I mean huge difference between meeting someone for the first time and them asking "What's your favorite color?" and dating someone for a month and them saying "I noticed most of the shirts you wear are blue. Is that your favorite color? I would think it's green because you're eyes are hazel."

They're pretty much asking the same thing.
They can both be asked in a "casual manner."
But the latter shows more "interest" and is more "flattering" to me.

So, depends on what they ask and how they ask it.

NOBootyHunter's photo
Mon 03/21/16 03:52 PM
I like asking them while dating in person, It shows my interest in my date It keeps me from coming off as a egotistical cumquat.. it keeps the conversation going and I find out more about them.. I will answer questions when asked but usually when I am being asked I usually am in handcuffs and under a spot like in a lock room oops offtopic

adivorcedone's photo
Mon 03/21/16 03:59 PM
I answer questions that are not intrusive, according to me., anytime, anywhere....what you gonna do if I dont answer...sue me??? But I am the one, generally , keeping the convo moving along , while trying to get to know a date/person . Never ask me for a phone number, if we have not had a F2F meeting...taboo for me...Skype I am prepared for...

TMommy's photo
Mon 03/21/16 04:28 PM
uhhhhh....nonoway

Tonyfisher84's photo
Mon 03/21/16 10:37 PM
Asking question can be either intriguing or intruding depending on the type and number of questions. You and I both know that questions can be asked directly or indirectly. If your date asks you the right question it will turn you up but on the contrary, the wrong question puts you down. I don't agree to ask many questions but the right questions. And besides, some answers can be guessed from the partners statements.

Have a nice day .. . T! ;)

peggy122's photo
Tue 03/22/16 10:34 AM

i don't answer many questions unless we are face to face... the net is just to "scammerish" for me to do otherwise


Hmmmm.... Thats a tough one for me because if a guy appears uncomfirtable answrring ny questions online, I may not feel inspired enough to meet them to find out more.

For me , the face to face meeting is to feel out the physical chemistry, but I need to feel transparency in online interactions before I get a feel of the shared chemustry face to face

Everybody has to choose an online acquaintance process that suits their confort level I guess.:)

no1phD's photo
Tue 03/22/16 11:07 AM
..Lots and lots of questions..
It's all just fluff..
I only have one question.

When and where..
Time's ticking.. if we are going to do this ...let's do it...
If not !!. Then I'm just answering a bunch of questions.. to somebody I'm never going to meet.... I might as well go.. go feed and talk to the pigeons..lol

isaac_dede's photo
Tue 03/22/16 01:11 PM
Depends on how they are asked and how they respond to similar questions.

A list of questions in one email? noway questions that flow with the conversation? Sure

To many questions goes from conversation. ..to interview. Unless you're going to beat my current salary for a position. ...no thanks.

But at the same time their responses to questions also say alot.

I.e have you traveled much? They respond with a simple 'yes' ummm no thanks.