how do handle the dreaded question

[tammyp]

when people ask if you use?

[GirlyMuscle]

That's one of the rudest questions I think someone can ask. One should never ask a woman her age or her weight. One should never ask a female bodybuilder her age, weight or if she uses. Funny thing is she'd probably tell you her age or weight! Considering the fact that it's illegal...imagine walking up to someone and openly asking if they break any other laws. LOL

So yeah, I've never been asked...can't offer any suggestions although I will be interested in hearing others responses...hopefully, someday I'll need to use them. :)

[ANADROLicfreak]

tell them its all natural.its no ones business.

[ANADROLicfreak]

sometimes when people ask me if i take steroids i get smart with them....do you take steroids?um ya about half a cup a day.

[mccollumstacy]

I've never admitted it to anyone outside of a couple guys that frequented power meets I also attended and my wife obviously. As far as anyone outside of a spouse is concerned -- In no way is any of their business -- they can speculate until their heart is content -- and will with or without your permission -- but it will never be anything outside of speculation in my case.

Of coarse you question was how to handle it:

My most common reply is that steroids or any other performance enhanement drug is an advantage I could not afford even if I knew where to find them.

[RealLilSwole]

I don't tell them anything. All the dr's here at work...I am a nurse....always ask. I told them I was born with this sexy raspy sourthern voice. HAHA

[tammyp]

i always say that illegal..or if im feeling fiesty..do u look at kiddie porn? lol....no one knows what to say!

[exit2010]

i say everyone in my family is big. much bigger than you. lol

[Mudpro69]

i always say that illegal..or if im feeling fiesty..do u look at kiddie porn? lol....no one knows what to say!

Good one Tammy. I think that will be my "new" favorite response.....

[~gymdiva~]

I tell people that I'll let them guess b/c regardless of what I say they'll believe what they want...I hear, she has to in order to get that ripped, or, no way, she's not big enough...so if I get asked (usually at work) I just smile and say, guess...;)

[HammerStrength12]

Ignore it/get used to it. I get asked all the time and I'm not even that big. Most of my bodybuilding friends are way larger than me. I don't use myself, but it pisses me the f*** off when people ask. I can only imagine how mad I'd be if I actually did. I just think that people in general are very rude/unclassy. Asking if one uses is no different from asking one's age, weight, salary, etc... No need for it.

[Ninja Loco]

I try to roll with it and send it back to them, according to how they ask because everybody does ask in a slightly different manner. Furthermore, everyone asks for a REASON, and that is your clue as to how to answer without answering. My usual first response is

"May I ask why you ask that?"

Not "why you're asking", but "why you ask". Throws them off a little bit, Ive found that saying "you're asking" makes it too casual. Anyhow, that sends it right back to them, and their answer will tell you how best to answer. USUALLY, it's something along the lines of them thinking you're bigger/more "toned"/fit than "most" people they know.

"You're so big..." "You're pretty damned muscular..." Etc.

Never let them say something general, like "Oh I was just asking", get them to tell you why they want to know, period. They're invading on your privacy, make them. Politely... I mean, you dont want them to start negative stuff like that "roid rage" thing with you or about you.

Anyways, if they answer the usual way, or even if they dont, always answer them back in the form of a question. Always.

"So you dont think it's possible to get this big/ripped/"toned"/fit without a good, healthy diet and smart exercise program combination? You think someone can just shoot up and look like me?"

Politely, but that puts it right back on them. If you always answer in the form of a question, it will put it back on them, and Ive found it usually helps them see the ignorance of their question and or the opportunity to educate them on the subject of FITNESS. Now why is that so important? Because it takes the focus off the usage and puts it where it belongs, and hopefully they repeat it somewhere or make mention of it and you get less questions like that from people around you. Doesnt matter how they answer, always answer back in the form of a question.

"No, no.... I just know you cant get that big without roids, I know a lot of people at my gym/back in college/when my brother,cousin,best friend etc used them he/they got like you".


Your answer
"So that's the only reason? You honestly dont think you can get this way without them? You've never bothered reading/learning about proper diet and smart exercise regimen?"





Always works for me, havent had to answer once so far. Hope that helped.

[Kolbe]

that helped :)

[Bigboi]

I only discuss it if they tell me they use first, otherwise my lips are sealed.

[joelster]

When someone asks me that I always answer it with a question.

They say: "Hey are you taking any steroids?"
Me: "I'm flattered that you think that but don't you think i'd weigh a little more than xxx lbs?"

They always look, and think, "yeah you must be right"

You girls can do the same. Just say "Don't you think i'd weigh more than 130lbs?" or whatever your weight may be.

[lilfella]

If some guy asks you that, you better believe he is feeling very insecure! Take it as a complement ladies! As I know you do

[Sistersteel]

It's beyond me why so many people invest so much energy fabricating stories and masterminding sarcastic comebacks in order to respond to a very legitimate question.

Bodybuilders are NOTORIOUS for using just about anything they can get their hands on. Our reputation precedes us. Taking offense to such an Inquiry is hypocrite.

If someone asks me if I use, my response would be:








ME??HELL NAW!!!

lol

SS

[ygbodybuilder10]

when people ask if you use?
i love it, it lets me know that i look better than those that are using.

I dont use by the way.

[Ninja Loco]

It's beyond me why so many people invest so much energy fabricating stories and masterminding sarcastic comebacks in order to respond to a very legitimate question.

SS
I would probably say because some of us have regular jobs and or a social setting where NOT answering would lead to speculation that we otherwise could not afford to have. So while it's not guaranteed that speculation is never going to be an issue, the odds of it happening go up if we dont answer or we try to play it off.

[Stavman]

I am a total smart ass about it and say " So I can Chris Benoit your face."

They laugh and that ends it.

[Tre]

In an ignorant society, lying is almost always the best option.

About anything.

[the_gift]

tell them its all natural.its no ones business.

what are you talking about?

If someone asks you if you take, and you do.. you should say yes. As a natural, I hate it when 'users' say they don't use or are natural when they are really not.

This gives us naturals false hope, makes many jealous when they really shouldn't be.. and it is an ego thing. If you are using an edge, you shouldn't lie because it makes naturals feel 'less' and makes them feel like their hard work isn't paying off.. even though it is..

[The Big Sexy]

Just lie like everyone else does - and then, they'll know you are lying lying just like everyone else is.

[GirlyMuscle]

what are you talking about?

If someone asks you if you take, and you do.. you should say yes. As a natural, I hate it when 'users' say they don't use or are natural when they are really not.

This gives us naturals false hope, makes many jealous when they really shouldn't be.. and it is an ego thing. If you are using an edge, you shouldn't lie because it makes naturals feel 'less' and makes them feel like their hard work isn't paying off.. even though it is..What about the fact that it is an illegal activity? Do you also ask people if they cheat on their taxes? Or steal? Or any other thing that could land them in jail?

[the_gift]

What about the fact that it is an illegal activity? Do you also ask people if they cheat on their taxes? Or steal? Or any other thing that could land them in jail?

Hey. I think I could have misunderstood this thread.

If it is because of the legal implications you won't reveal what you are taking, then by all means that is fine.?

But someone like me, who trains and diets just as hard, asks you a question like 'what are you on?'.. and you are comfortable that I won't snitch you out, then I expect a truthful answer..

I remember when I was 16, there was a kid my age.. And everyone knew he was taking, and my friend asked him what are you taking he said 'chicken breast, and lots of protein shakes..'

something like that pisses me off.. but again.. if you are scared of legal implications, that is completely fine and I apologize on that front..

[GirlyMuscle]

No need to apologize. It's a discussion. I think we're talking for any circumstance or reason. You've brought up a very valid point. Legal consequences aside, I think most people should tell the truth and hopefully, they would more often than not. But that's just my opinion. :)

[Ninja Loco]

Hey. I think I could have misunderstood this thread.

If it is because of the legal implications you won't reveal what you are taking, then by all means that is fine.?

But someone like me, who trains and diets just as hard, asks you a question like 'what are you on?'.. and you are comfortable that I won't snitch you out, then I expect a truthful answer..

I remember when I was 16, there was a kid my age.. And everyone knew he was taking, and my friend asked him what are you taking he said 'chicken breast, and lots of protein shakes..'

something like that pisses me off.. but again.. if you are scared of legal implications, that is completely fine and I apologize on that front..
From reading both your posts it seems to indicate that you feel you are entitled to the truth. Im sorry my friend, if you are asking something personal like that, regardles of what you know or dont know, you are entitled to nothing that someone does not want to give you freely. If you asked me if I used, and I didnt answer or told you a lie (which I wont) buddy thats what you're going to have to take. The reasons do not matter.

[Tatyana]

In an ignorant society, lying is almost always the best option.

About anything.

Do you really expect society to educate themselves on a fringe sport and the use of performance enhancing drugs?

[the_gift]

From reading both your posts it seems to indicate that you feel you are entitled to the truth. Im sorry my friend, if you are asking something personal like that, regardles of what you know or dont know, you are entitled to nothing that someone does not want to give you freely. If you asked me if I used, and I didnt answer or told you a lie (which I wont) buddy thats what you're going to have to take. The reasons do not matter.

You are right in a sense..

To accurately represent what I am pissed about, is something like this:

YouTube - Gustavo Badell is 100% Natural

Someone making themself feel superior even though they know they are not. An egotistical problem for sure. Like people on steroids in natural competitions, or people like the chicken breast guy at my gym.

[Ibarramedia]

Some competitors have said to me that they use. They told me privately that they admit to it and did a lot of research and careful trial and error. They also said they did not want to be hypocrites. There is also a difference beten using and abusing. The trick question is if anyone would admit to abusing AAS and HGH.

With regard to the question of how to handle it, It depends on the question and the context of how it is asked. If they are facing a law enforcement officer then common sense would tell you what to say and what NOT to say.

[Ninja Loco]

You are right in a sense..

To accurately represent what I am pissed about, is something like this:

YouTube - Gustavo Badell is 100% Natural (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4W8yUx0tY)

Someone making themself feel superior even though they know they are not. An egotistical problem for sure. Like people on steroids in natural competitions, or people like the chicken breast guy at my gym.
I hear you loud and clear, I cant stand liars either. But this really is too much of a grey area to cover with a simple yes or no. In YOUR case, it really comes back to you. You said you asked someone that "everyone knew used" and he told you a lie. No offense but, so what? If YOU "knew", then use that knowlwdge to your benefit, dont derile someone for telling you something that you didnt want to hear. Reason or no reason, neither you nor I are not entitled to any knowledge of anyone's personal life. Same goes for that ass hat Baddell.

[Tre]

Do you really expect society to educate themselves on a fringe sport and the use of performance enhancing drugs?
Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and golf are hardly 'fringe sports' (except maybe golf, of course;)).

The thing is, there are tons of people who use, yet don't compete in *anything*.

If we expect our opinions and feelings to dictate what other people can do in their personal lives then, yes, we ought to be more educated on the pertinent subjects.

[GirlyMuscle]

I know what the_gift is trying to say. It's like the part of Bigger Stronger Faster when Chris Bell explains that growing up he wanted to be like Hulk Hogan. "Eat right, say your prayers, take your vitamins." Truth is it's train your ass off, eat right and shoot up. It's misleading to others who aren't "in the know" to think that these guys are natties and they can achieve the same results.

[Tatyana]

Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and golf are hardly 'fringe sports' (except maybe golf, of course;)).

The thing is, there are tons of people who use, yet don't compete in *anything*.

If we expect our opinions and feelings to dictate what other people can do in their personal lives then, yes, we ought to be more educated on the pertinent subjects.

Yes, aren't there anti-doping regulations within each of those sports?



I was referring to bodybuilding, power lifting and strongman, where you have to seek out tested or natural shows.

Try to explain to people it isn't cheating when Mr. Olympia uses steroids.

[Ninja Loco]

I know what the_gift is trying to say. It's like the part of Bigger Stronger Faster when Chris Bell explains that growing up he wanted to be like Hulk Hogan. "Eat right, say your prayers, take your vitamins." Truth is it's train your ass off, eat right and shoot up. It's misleading to others who aren't "in the know" to think that these guys are natties and they can achieve the same results.
It's not misleading. If it was legal, I could understand it being misleading. Since it's illegal and carries a social stigma, it's called CYA at the very least.

[GirlyMuscle]

It's not misleading. If it was legal, I could understand it being misleading. Since it's illegal and carries a social stigma, it's called CYA at the very least.It is misleading. How many people back in the 80s or whenever Hogan was a big deal, actually understood what he really did to have that body? I understand why he didn't admit it. I was just saying that it's leads to misunderstanding by young men of how to get a body like that. That's what the_gift was saying. By not admitting usage, natties think they have the hope of looking like a juicer.

[Ninja Loco]

It is misleading. How many people back in the 80s or whenever Hogan was a big deal, actually understood what he really did to have that body? I understand why he didn't admit it. I was just saying that it's leads to misunderstanding by young men of how to get a body like that. That's what the_gift was saying. By not admitting usage, natties think they have the hope of looking like a juicer.
Ok, whatever. You win.

[GirlyMuscle]

Ok, whatever. You win.
There's no win or lose. It's just conversation.

I do see your point. It isn't anyone's business what you do or what you tell them. But people are still going to ask regardless of whether it's their business or not.

[Tatyana]

People just assume it is 'all drugs' these days and that there is no such thing as natural.

[Ninja Loco]

There's no win or lose. It's just conversation.

I do see your point. It isn't anyone's business what you do or what you tell them. But people are still going to ask regardless of whether it's their business or not.
Its not a conversatio........ ok look Im not going over it again.

[the_gift]

I know what the_gift is trying to say. It's like the part of Bigger Stronger Faster when Chris Bell explains that growing up he wanted to be like Hulk Hogan. "Eat right, say your prayers, take your vitamins." Truth is it's train your ass off, eat right and shoot up. It's misleading to others who aren't "in the know" to think that these guys are natties and they can achieve the same results.

exactly :)!:cool:

[the_gift]

Its not a conversatio........ ok look Im not going over it again.

huh?:confused:

[Tre]

Ninja Loco is right.

The rest of you - you know, the ones with the reality blinders on - are wrong.

Winning or losing this debate doesn't matter one bit, because our nation as a whole loses when people aren't educated about things, yet still feel their opinions should be allowed to dictate what others are able to do with their lives and bodies.

[GirlyMuscle]

I agree it's no one's business what we do with our own bodies. And I'll be the first one to stand up and say people need to be more educated ....Hell, even if they ARE educated it still doesn't give anyone the right to dictate to anyone else what they should or shouldn't do with their own bodies.

The original question was, How do you handle the question? So let's get back to that question.

[GottaGetLean]

People just assume it is 'all drugs' these days and that there is no such thing as natural.

thats cuz were in a world that has a drug for everything.. lol.. drugs to get u bigger, drugs to get u smaller, drugs to make u sleep, drugs to wake u up.. etc etc..

[Tre]

thats cuz were in a world that has a drug for everything.. lol.. drugs to get u bigger, drugs to get u smaller, drugs to make u sleep, drugs to wake u up.. etc etc..
Amen.

Oftentimes, the people beating the anti-steroid drum the loudest are the same ones who will promote whatever drugs are available from large corporations with fancy commercials.

[heavyiron]

when people ask if you use?
Depends who they are. I either deny it or admit it. I imagine its harder for females since it is less socially acceptable. I have gotton close to many women who talk openly to me about their use but it has taken time with most of them.

[Tre]

what are you talking about?

If someone asks you if you take, and you do.. you should say yes. As a natural, I hate it when 'users' say they don't use or are natural when they are really not.

This gives us naturals false hope, makes many jealous when they really shouldn't be.. and it is an ego thing. If you are using an edge, you shouldn't lie because it makes naturals feel 'less' and makes them feel like their hard work isn't paying off.. even though it is..
I'm sure you're a nice guy, but here's the problem...

So many of you 'naturals' walk around on your little high horses acting all offended when someone asks whether you're an AAS user, and at the same time thinking that your decision not to use somehow makes you superior to those who do.

Hint: you're not.

Being 'natural' means fuck all...even if we allow for ALL sorts of inclusions into that category - people who used to use but don't use anymore, people who use 'just a little bit', people who only use cutting drugs but not anabolics, people who only use products taken directly from other humans, people who aren't on cycle at the time you ask the question, people who don't know jack about any of it, etc. - it still means nothing other than you've made the choice not to use (or to use less), while someone else has made the choice to use.

There is no moral high ground here, despite all your protests to the contrary. What a person does with his/her own body is his/her own business.

The idea of 'getting an edge' is supposed to be this oh-so-horrible thing, yet there's no campaign to demonize the kids who use amphetamines to improve their ability to perform well on exams.

Life is competitive, and that's one of the things that inspires so many of us to be better than what we were before.

NOW that you've been sufficiently scolded, I will say that there is reasonable justification for one side of your argument and that's the people who feel the need to preach about how natural they are, when they're not.

But for the typical AAS user who is just minding his own business...if he denies his use, so what? Leave the guy alone and worry about your own life.

And that, my friends, is the biggest problem of all and is the reason we're even having this conversation...because of the morally superior types who feel everyone else should live life by their rules and who feel that people should not have control over what goes into their own bodies. Why, for the love of whatever god any fool believes in, can people not mind their own fucking business??

[Allifit]

Do you really expect society to educate themselves on a fringe sport and the use of performance enhancing drugs?

Solid point. Which is why I never grace that question with an answer.

I think Dena Westerfield said it the best when she said, "I challenge anyone to diet with me, do my cardio with me, train hard, and put their body through everything I put mine through for one year. After that, I'll answer any question you want."

[ANADROLicfreak]

what are you talking about?

If someone asks you if you take, and you do.. you should say yes. As a natural, I hate it when 'users' say they don't use or are natural when they are really not.

This gives us naturals false hope, makes many jealous when they really shouldn't be.. and it is an ego thing. If you are using an edge, you shouldn't lie because it makes naturals feel 'less' and makes them feel like their hard work isn't paying off.. even though it is..

you tell them you dont use to shut them up.

[esplendido]

Some competitors have said to me that they use. They told me privately that they admit to it and did a lot of research and careful trial and error. They also said they did not want to be hypocrites. There is also a difference beten using and abusing. The trick question is if anyone would admit to abusing AAS and HGH.

With regard to the question of how to handle it, It depends on the question and the context of how it is asked. If they are facing a law enforcement officer then common sense would tell you what to say and what NOT to say.

And what is that difference? Taking too much? How do we know it's too much? In my first go 'round in bbing in the 70's and 80's, it was thought that effects of AAS were not dose related. 400mg of deca wasn't going to be better than 300mg. We know differently now.

Is it taking it too long? HRT protocols are for life, and some men are prescribed 400mg/wk.

Is it taking it for the wrong reasons? Do you have to be a professional sports figure or athlete? Do you have to be a National caliber bber or pro bber? Do you have to be a man?

Abuse is subjective. I suppose if one takes enough of some performance enhancing drug that it can be directly attributed to a disease or death, you can call that abuse. And that is entirely possible with AAS, especially with orals. But we do not find an epidemic of said abuse. We don't even find a dozen cases a year of said abuse.

People are taking risks with various drugs daily and in acceptable circumstances. The risks for normal dosing of any drug are listed on the product sheet and there are instances where people suffer serious complications from normal dosing of prescribed drugs. With the exception of steroids being illegal to purchase without a prescription, they are no different than any other medication to enhance life or mitigate a problem. How many athletes are allowed pain killers so that they can perform at peak level? Is aspirin a banned drug in sports? Catch my drift?

So, hell yeah, I answer the steroid question with an affirmative. Of course, I have the advantage of a 400mg/wk test cyp prescription for HRT, but at my size, it can still be construed as an immoral advantage, let alone the other drugs I supplement that with. But I challenge those inquisitors with their alcohol consumption, pill popping, and porn addiction to find fault with the way I choose to make myself happy!

And don't get me started with how I feel about cigarette smokers asking me to put my cigar out!!!!!

[Allifit]

Abuse is subjective.

True. And every person responds differently to steroid use. Some can use more then others with minimal side effects while others use less and will have drastic side effects. There's no accounting for individual responses and needs to steroids when you use the term "abuse".

[the_gift]

I'm sure you're a nice guy, but here's the problem...

So many of you 'naturals' walk around on your little high horses acting all offended when someone asks whether you're an AAS user, and at the same time thinking that your decision not to use somehow makes you superior to those who do.

Hint: you're not.

Being 'natural' means fuck all...even if we allow for ALL sorts of inclusions into that category - people who used to use but don't use anymore, people who use 'just a little bit', people who only use cutting drugs but not anabolics, people who only use products taken directly from other humans, people who aren't on cycle at the time you ask the question, people who don't know jack about any of it, etc. - it still means nothing other than you've made the choice not to use (or to use less), while someone else has made the choice to use.

There is no moral high ground here, despite all your protests to the contrary. What a person does with his/her own body is his/her own business.

The idea of 'getting an edge' is supposed to be this oh-so-horrible thing, yet there's no campaign to demonize the kids who use amphetamines to improve their ability to perform well on exams.

Life is competitive, and that's one of the things that inspires so many of us to be better than what we were before.

NOW that you've been sufficiently scolded, I will say that there is reasonable justification for one side of your argument and that's the people who feel the need to preach about how natural they are, when they're not.

But for the typical AAS user who is just minding his own business...if he denies his use, so what? Leave the guy alone and worry about your own life.

And that, my friends, is the biggest problem of all and is the reason we're even having this conversation...because of the morally superior types who feel everyone else should live life by their rules and who feel that people should not have control over what goes into their own bodies. Why, for the love of whatever god any fool believes in, can people not mind their own fucking business??

wtf are you talking about? did you even read my posts? i never claimed to be better.. girlymuscle defenitly understood what I meant..

IMO there is nothing wrong with using unless you are competing in sports or competitions where they are illegal and others are not..

I also think if you take steroids you shouldn't act better, bigger more superior than those who don't take it like the 'chicken breast' guy in my gym, or Gustavo Badell. And in relation to that, you can deny that you take steroids, but don't act like you are a natural when a NATURAL the same size as you has to work harder and longer to achieve those same results

Also, I am not knocking hormones, and not saying that in my life I might not take them.

[Swede]

That's one of the rudest questions I think someone can ask. One should never ask a woman her age or her weight. One should never ask a female bodybuilder her age, weight or if she uses. Funny thing is she'd probably tell you her age or weight! Considering the fact that it's illegal...imagine walking up to someone and openly asking if they break any other laws. LOL

So yeah, I've never been asked...can't offer any suggestions although I will be interested in hearing others responses...hopefully, someday I'll need to use them. :)


you honestly get asked that?

[GirlyMuscle]

That's one of the rudest questions I think someone can ask. One should never ask a woman her age or her weight. One should never ask a female bodybuilder her age, weight or if she uses. Funny thing is she'd probably tell you her age or weight! Considering the fact that it's illegal...imagine walking up to someone and openly asking if they break any other laws. LOL

So yeah, I've never been asked...can't offer any suggestions although I will be interested in hearing others responses...hopefully, someday I'll need to use them. :)


you honestly get asked that?Asked what? If I use AAS? No...reread my post.

[Swede]

Asked what? If I use AAS? No...reread my post.


sorry, I have a tendency to respond faster then I read

[schullax]

lol... honestly.. i wouldn't be offended if someone were to ever ask me that.... i would probably be like.. yes, of course i do. it's not like i got in shape from exercising or eating properly. everyone knows that doesn't work! steroids are the magic pill, the government just doesn't want you to know about it. i eat them like candy.. as i whip out a bag full of vitamins and put a mouth full in my face and smile... lol but i guess you'd have to know me to find that funny... but i think it's hilarious. lol

[GeminiJedi]

I think Dena Westerfield said it the best when she said, "I challenge anyone to diet with me, do my cardio with me, train hard, and put their body through everything I put mine through for one year. After that, I'll answer any question you want."

Love it :D

[Quadsweep]

I don't tell them anything. All the dr's here at work...I am a nurse....always ask. I told them I was born with this sexy raspy sourthern voice. HAHA I love that sexy husky voice! ;)
I ask them how long they have been alive and its usually shorter than the time I have been training. I tell them 29 years under the iron boy! Think you can pull a 29 year stint?

Quad

[Tami Bellon]

i know what the_gift is trying to say. It's like the part of bigger stronger faster when chris bell explains that growing up he wanted to be like hulk hogan. "eat right, say your prayers, take your vitamins." truth is it's train your ass off, eat right and shoot up. It's misleading to others who aren't "in the know" to think that these guys are natties and they can achieve the same results.

exactly! ;)

[Tami Bellon]

Honestly - if you do or if you don't use.....it's no business of anyone's unless you choose to OFFER the information voluntarily. Quite honestly, the people who ask are people who aren't "in the know" anyway so they don't really have a clue to begin with.

Honestly, when someone asks me that I just want to answer them with "hey, I heard you have an std, is that true?" To me, that would be every bit as appropriate.

[ms.karen]

It's easy, just say: Why no, but thank you for asking!" And give 'em a huge smile. :D