| Tactic | Sample lllegal Question | Sample Answer |
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| Answer directly but briefly. | “Do you attend church regularly?” | “Yes, I do.” |
| Pose a tactful inquiry. | “What does your husband do?” | “Why do you ask?” (in a nondefensive tone of voice) |
| Tactfully refuse to answer the question. | “Do you have children?” | “My family plans will not interfere with my ability to perform in this position.” |
| Neutralize. | “What happens if your partner needs to relocate?” | “My partner and I would discuss locational moves that either of us might have to consider in the future.” |
| Take advantage of the question. | “Where were you born?” | “I am quite proud that my background is Egyptian because it has helped me deal effectively with people of various ethnic backgrounds.” |