You’re so dumb. “That’s a stupid question.” “I already told so-and-so about that.” “Do I have to answer that again?” “You already asked me that.” “You already know the answer.” These are the sorts of things people say to try to shut down a line of inquiry. The person is hoping that by making you feel dumb or criticized for asking a question, you’ll back off and let it go. Instead, you should recognize these avoidance tactics and press for answers.
