I only ask this question because I just finished reading a Dear Abby column about a 72 yr old sub teacher who is offended at children who request her age. Dear Abby replied that asking one's age is deemed inappropriate. I don't know about that, personally I make it to 72 I'd be yelling it from the mountain tops," Check it out, I'm still kicking at 72!!!!"
So, do any of you find it inappropriate when someone asks you your age, even if it's a child?
2006-12-08 22:51:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Especially NOT if it's a child .... a child without a streak of inquisitivness is a boring child .... it totally depends on the circumstance ..... if it's a social thing I have no problems ... if it's a more professional atmosphere then i don't think it's appropriate ... my age in no way affects my ability to do my job or determines my actions
2006-12-08 22:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by deadkelly_1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because I don't look my age. If I was 37 and looked like I was 57, then I would have a problem with it.
2006-12-09 08:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ha Ha Charade You Are................... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are offended by that question you need to get a grip on reality & visit planet earth sometime.
Better they ask than say you look really old.
2006-12-09 06:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by MrBret 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I myself do not get offended because it is a part of life. We were taught to ask questions to learn, has age been eliminated? I think that is OK to ask.
2006-12-09 07:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by All yours 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't worry Me at all. I normally reply that I am aged "somewhere between 45 and Death" and leave it to Them to ask for additional information. (49)
2006-12-15 00:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't mind telling only because i DO look so young. i'm 38 years old and get carded for cigarettes by little boys who ask me out on dates.
of course, once they find out how old i am the FREAK.
everyone thinks me 24 year old step daughter is my big sister.
2006-12-09 08:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by craina c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope , I have no problem with people asking me or me saying my age
Oh and By the way
I AM 43 WOOO HOOO :)
2006-12-09 06:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me because I'm 30 and people still think I'm only 18.
2006-12-09 08:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by fluttergirl2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't. Age is nothing but a number. It's how they act their age that matters.
2006-12-09 07:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by curious~me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, i have no problem with it. I really dont understand why people are so embarrassed or angry when another person wants to know their age.
2006-12-09 09:33:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋