I look like I am about 25, but I am a bit older. I do not like personal questions. I was at a cosmetic counter buying consealer and the saleslady asked how old I was. I told her, " If I wanted everyone to know how old I am I would not be buying this stuff" A friend who was with me said I was rude. I think its rude to ask people over age 21 how old they are. Should I have lied to her?
2006-11-28 02:39:23 · 33 answers · asked by MeRmAiD 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just said your sweet sixteen, never touched and never been kissed... just put sense of humor when this question pop.Try this and you could see they won't bother asking you again, it's work for me every time.
2006-11-29 00:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were not rude. That was a rude question. Everyone with any home-training knows not to ask a woman her age. Maybe she figured in her profession it is acceptable. But you're right, if you wanted everyone to know how old you are you wouldnt have been at her counter. Just force a fake smile and say "It's not polite to ask a lady her age". The rude people with get the hint. If they don't, then keep it real and say what's on your mind. If they don't care about your feelings you shouldnt care about their's.
2006-11-28 04:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by xtraluvly03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not polite to ask that and mabye this lady will learn that lesson from you the hard way. I find it is none of her business and I dont think you were rong in telling her that but I think mabye it could have been said nicer like "a woman doesnt like to reveal her age, and Im not offended but some people might be." But either way it can be offensive when people ask this and judge your looks based on it.
2006-11-28 03:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No . The truth is always the best way to answer a question. I think your answer was funny & shows a quick wit. Your age has nothing to do with buying cosmetics. As long as you have money to pay your age is no ones business.
2006-11-28 02:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by allaroundmanz 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much what your wishes are regarding how you conduct your life. If you don't like telling your age you should simply make that fact known and move on. You don't disclose any personal information you're uncomfortable with. Period. Rudeness not withstanding, this is the schizoid 21st century and you have to take every opportunity to protect yourself. Besides, it is usual and customary etiquette that one does not ask a lady her age.
2006-11-28 02:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe if you look younger than you actually are, and people question that, I beleive that is a compliment. My own personal policy is to never ask anyone their age. I was taught that was sort of a rude thing to do. In some cases like stores, and sales of alcohol & tobacco they have to ask for legal and liability reasons. I say if you look 25 and look younger and people comment than that is a good thing.
2006-11-28 02:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by cold runner 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you're older than 25 and you look a lot younger, what's the harm in telling them..you should be proud to tell your age if you're happy with yourself..I know I am..and when I tell them I'm 45..they always say no way..to me, it makes me feel good that I am not aging in looks..but thats just my opinion..you do whatever makes you happy
2006-11-28 02:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by sandy c 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She was rude, being a woman she should know that age is a very sensitive subject. Next time ask her how would she like it if someone came up to her and asked "Whoa! How much you weighin' these days?" lol In a teasing way, i think she will understand
2006-11-28 02:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a rude question, but considering todays culture, are you really surprised? Try to be better than the asker, manners wise. Ask them, "May I ask why you want to know my age?" That should take them by surprise and drop the conversation.
2006-11-28 02:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am always mistaken as being much younger than I am, so I do not mind at all when people ask. I had supposed that it would be true of anyone else who also looked younger. But I suppose if I looked much older than I am then I would be uncomfortable about replying. My much younger brother looks older than I am and when he introduces me to some people he knows they will ask him if I am his younger brother - of course he's not happy about that but he deals with it with some kind of joke that makes the asker uncomfortable and of course I keep quiet. That what works for him.
2006-11-28 02:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Mukunda M 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋