Harassment

I swing a doggy poo bag that isn’t always filled with poo.

I have responded to nosy questions by saying, “it’s private/my business/a secret” and for a stronger response,  “What’s with the questions? Back off!” 

Some people who are persistent need a direct and blunt resoonse such as, “Mind your own knitting/business”

Another response that works well without offending if it is said with a smile is, “If I told you I’d have to kill you”. The ‘kill’ isn’t meant literally, but the phrase often stops people in their tracks without causing offence.

 hahaha I’m trying to thing of a response that won’t have me in HR out of my terms 

 hahaha I’m trying to thing of a response that won’t have me in HR out of my terms 

OK, perhaps something here might be more appropriate? Although I am having fun imagining your colleagues reactions!

https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-with-Nosy-Coworkers