Why is it wrong to ask how old you are?!
Question: Why is it wrong/rude to ask people how old people are?
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It's not rude to ask how old anyone is. It is rude to tell them that they look older than they are. I would not mind if anyone would ask me for my age. It's a common question that anyone should be ok with.
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Because too many people are insecure about their age. I don't think it's the number itself, but a reminder (to some) of how much time has passed without them having accomplished anything.
I think that's kind of an old-fashioned thing. Most people don't really see it as rude anymore. unless of course they are just very insecure in their age.
Some ppl are sensitive about it! Just don't ask it.
its considered rude to ask a lady her age!
Some people don't mind. I think the ones that do feel like being younger than they are is better. If you've noticed, if an older person asks how old a person younger than them is, the younger person generally doesn't mind saying. But if a young person asks an older person, the older person tends to get upset. It makes them feel, well, Old, which they consider to be a bad thing.
It falls under the personal information disclosure in the terms of service for youqa answers users.
because they might get afended. They might also think u think the look to old or too young. It's like if somebody asked you how much do u weigh. u might think u r too fat or to light
People are sensitive and it doen't seem right
There is nothing wrong with that as a matter of fact nothing is wrong with any question..It is the intention of the person who is asking it. Doctors do it all the time and people tell them the exact age. Nobody minds it
Sometimes it makes people feel old. Unless if it is a peer, than it is mean. If you want to know, it's best to ask someone else.
It's bad manners.
I don't think it is but it may have alot to do with insecurity issues
Nobody wants to go to jail if someone is dating or having a sexual intercourse with a minor.
maybe they are insecure. I am not and it does not bother me to lie about my age either, actually truth is I'm 50 years young and proud of it.
SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST STUPID AND DON'T WANT YOU TO THINK THEY'RE OLD AND DON'T WANT TO SAY THEIR AGE- THAT'S MORE COMMON AMONG OLDER LADIES
because if you're online then go figure, but i public then because in long long ago time the rulr was made and we still follow it today
It usually is not important. It is like asking a person their religion. If it doesn't matter don't ask--if it does matter both of you will know.
i used to work at the bulk barn where they had "senior days" and you had to ask if they were over 55.. i had a women litterly try to rip my head off.. i was shocked.. it was just a question and if she had said yes she would have got a discount.. it was rude.. i think some people associate age with not being atractive, and a reminder that they dont have the things they thought they would by now. its all a state of mine, i plan to be a 65 year old stylen ol nanny.
it`s wrong and rude to ask a person how old is he/she, because some people are sensitive and they don`t like to say their age. some others, especially female and old ladies, want to seem younger and is not very gentle to ask them for their age.
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I'm 20.. so I don't think it's rude.
I think it's mostly women that think its rude..they dont want anyone to know how old they are because they are insecure about their age.
Its not wrong to ask, but u shud have a way to ask, n see who u r asking cos especially older females hate the idea of disclosing age, thats nature, u have to be assertive and with a motive when u inquire about someone's age.If u ask guys, the first thing on their mind is whether u r interested, so inferences drawn are many n u have to see for urself if it is appropriate to ask.Usually fellow workers, companions, classmates do not have a problem with that.
It's kind of like asking how much money someone makes - nobody else's business.
It is considered rude in the UK because in the UK respect is given to youth not experience, and thus people bely their age to continue to recieve respect. It is a very poor trait of the west, and promoted by its facination with model fashion and cinema.
My advise is ask away, do not conform or deter. The issue is not with those without issue.
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