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  1. OP's son has become fast friends with a new neighbor boy
  2. OP asked the new neighbor dad if his oldest son was his bio's son because his appearance didn't look like him, which made the dad angry
  3. You are nosy
  4. The inquiry was intrusive and potentially sensitive
  5. The last name or appearance doesn't determine their family bond
  6. OP was a jerk for asking the dad about the different appearances of the boys
  7. Such inquiries are unnecessarily nosy
  8. OP should apologize for overstepping
  9. It's none of her business
  10. Getting involved in others' family matters was nosy
  11. Her behavior is nosy
  12. The neighbor's family situation has no impact on her life
  13. It doesn't affect the kids' friendship
  14. Such inquiries are nosy and presumptive
  15. OP and her neighbor is not close enough to ask such questions

Nosy Redditor Gets Slammed For Asking About The Parentage Of Neighbor's Oldest Son Because Of His Different Appearance

This Redditor's son, Caden, made friends with a new neighbor boy, and they spent a lot of time together. The neighbor boy had three brothers, and things got interesting when the oldest brother had a different last name but still called the dad his own.
Curiosity got the better of the OP, and she asked the dad about the family situation. Things didn't go well, and the dad got upset, making the OP feel bad. She told her husband, who said she should send a better apology to keep things smooth for Caden's friendship with the neighbor boy.
Now, the OP finds herself in a tricky situation, trying to figure out how to make things right without causing more problems. To learn more about this neighborly tale and how the OP deals with the ups and downs, keep reading for all the details.
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OP's son has become fast friends with a new neighbor boy

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OP asked the new neighbor dad if his oldest son was his bio's son because his appearance didn't look like him, which made the dad angry

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You are nosy

You are nosy Source: Shitsuri
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The inquiry was intrusive and potentially sensitive

The inquiry was intrusive and potentially sensitive Source: atmasabr
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The last name or appearance doesn't determine their family bond

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OP was a jerk for asking the dad about the different appearances of the boys

OP was a jerk for asking the dad about the different appearances of the boys Source: Reddit User
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Such inquiries are unnecessarily nosy

Such inquiries are unnecessarily nosy Source: Least-Breakfast
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OP should apologize for overstepping

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It's none of her business

It's none of her business Source: tatsujota
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Getting involved in others' family matters was nosy

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Her behavior is nosy

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The neighbor's family situation has no impact on her life

The neighbor's family situation has no impact on her life Source: anaisaknits
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It doesn't affect the kids' friendship

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Such inquiries are nosy and presumptive

Such inquiries are nosy and presumptive Source: Remiwiz
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OP and her neighbor is not close enough to ask such questions

What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe it's acceptable to ask personal questions about someone's family, especially when not closely acquainted? Have you ever encountered a similar experience, and how did you handle it? Share your opinions and stories below!
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