India, March 7 -- The only thing worse than a nosy person is a nosy person with no tact. It means that intrusive questions will come flying, unfiltered, and you'll be stuck with the dual job of sidestepping them and being the more diplomatic one. And with life changing quickly, there are more questions than ever. Image consultants and personal development coaches offer some fighting words for when you're backed into a corner.

How much money do you make?

Older folks ask money questions because traditional markers of wealth no longer apply to modern life. No one is weighed down by gold jewellery. Few people take over the family trade. No one knows what to make of renting a home, joining a start-up, backpacking across Spain or paying EMIs ...