I suspect that depends (among other things) on the wording of the question, the tone of voice, the context and the non-verbal communication. I can’t remember such a question backfiring when asked in a ha ha only serious/lampshade hanging way.
I suspect that depends (among other things) on the wording of the question, the tone of voice, the context and the non-verbal communication. I can’t remember such a question backfiring when asked in a ha ha only serious/lampshade hanging way.