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I was not implying that anyone should be confrontational about the situation. I always ask those questions in a very pleasant tone, with a smile on my face. There is nothing confrontational about a question.

I have learned that, when a question is asked that my first thought would be to answer "that is none of your business", it is always best to answer with a question, such as "why do you ask?". And another question, and another, until they finally give up or get the hint that it is none of their business.

All while keeping a pleasant tone, and a smile.

I would say:

"Why do you want to know?"

"Are you a law enforcement officer?"

"Are you aware that I am not required to disclose that information to anyone other than a law enforcement officer?"

"Thank you. I will be taking my business elsewhere now. Have a nice day."