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myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life10 months ago

How old are you? 28.
Father with 2 sons: Oh gosh, you are in the prime of your life. So young, just like a baby.

I hate it when people comment on my age this way. 28 is certainly not young in my opinion. I feel as old as a wrinkled potato and I hate people reminding me of it.

How old are you? 28.
18 yr old teenager: Geez, I am so sorry! Uncle, I didn't mean to probe... I just thought you might want to do soccer one of these days but... guess you are too old for it.

Oh thank you kiddie. I have been 18 yr old before so I don't need you to remind me of the stage you are currently at.

Either way my age is perceived (I have yet to come across a response that says it is the perfect age for whatever), I would rather the question be not asked in the first place. It also irks me when people like to ask me my age (whether deliberately or otherwise) during my birthday meals. Then they will start to try calculate it out l-o-u-d when I try to shrug it off. Somehow, some people just don't get it.

So, do you like it when people ask you your age? A resounding YES!? A sombre no? Do you desperately try to raise the question yourself? Do you pretend your ears are stuck? What is your thought on people asking you your age?


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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. weemam (6719)   ranked 128 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

It doesn't bother me when people ask my age, I am 66 and proud of it, I think age is only a number, I know lots of young people who act a lot older than me:), My youngest is the same age as you wizzy and he can be very sombre at times too,
My eldest who is 45 is always asking me when I am going o grow up . WHY?? I am getting old but I am not in any hurry to grow up:)

So nice to see you again too:)

Wee xx


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

I think most people like to "act" nottheir age lol.


myLot reputation of 98/100. weemam (6719)   ranked 128 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Stops life from being dull pal xx


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Oh yea, we need lots of anti-dull thingies.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Zelmarq (4004)   ranked 393 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

its ok for me if they ask me about my age, coz they always say that im too young for my age and its always a great compliment.

Thank you for this great discussion.

have a nice day and take care!


sanji471 (10)  10 months ago

when someone asked about my age, then iwill be happy to answer it. noproblem for my.
nice discussion.


myLot reputation of 98/100. weemam (6719)   ranked 128 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

I am young at heart wizzy and that is what matters most palrasp

Wee xx

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2. myLot reputation of 88/100. lotterylover (4846)   ranked 940 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

I don't mind if people ask me my age because until lately I always looked younger. The same goes for my daughters. People always think they are in their twenties when they are in their late 30ties. My wife doesn't like to be asked her age but now that she really can't hide the fact that she is at least 60ty she doesn't always mind. It depends on who is asking.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Yup, you would fit into the category where you would love people to ask you your age coss you look younger. lol

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3. myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

It depends who is doing the asking.

I am the age I am, happy to be so and luckier than some that did not get this far.

If it is a person my own age asking then I have no qualms at all and just the same if it is a person older.

However when it is a person younger... sometimes I'm sad they asked because I would sooooo like to be able to say that I am an age nearer to the one I presume they are. Not always, just sometimes but then that's just wishful thinking blush So I skip the question, forget they asked and we all live happily ever after rolleyes


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

For me, it doesn't depend on who's doing the asking. Just don't ask lol. rasp


myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

In your case it's written in your profile
so no-one would be likely to ask right? rasp

Amazing how some never appear the age that is stated there though...*sigh*


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

I don't usually put down my age for profiles. In fact I think myLot is the only one that I can recall that I have done so. I just thought that I am comfortable enough in this community and I don't want to play hide and seek so heck, I dumped my age there and myLot even so thoughtfully increments it on my birthdays. blink


myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Yup! thumbup
They never send flowers though dohlol


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

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However, since it is your birthday today, we thought it would be most thoughtful of us to let you know that you have been banned.

Once again, mysdianait, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and I trust your every birthday will be as awesome as this year.

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myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Please don't ban him ...
many would cry with him.
Don't ban me either! w00t

So is that what I can expect on my next birthday
now that you have suggested it???
Umph... cry


kevends (39)   ranked 3,806 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

For me,i don't mind people would ask how old are you so much,i would answer him politely.but i think most ladies does not like to be asked.
and also,i never ask one's age because it is not so important if you want to make a friends with others


myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

it is not so important if you want to make a friends with others
I absolutely agree with that kevends! thumbup

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myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

@kevends: Yea, age is not that important if you are just making friends. lol

@Diana: Sorry, you bring out the tease in me. wub


myLot reputation of 78/100. mysdianait (12317)   ranked 2,617 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Really wizard? rolleyes

Just proves that 'age', whatever it happens to be,
is only a number raspwink

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. tudors (1148)   ranked 709 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

i don't like it, especially when some people ask your age in public, like on bus, in front of others, makes me very uncomfortable.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Oh yes, I absolutely hate that! w00t

Some people really have no sense to leave private questions for private settings. angry


daisybird (5)  10 months ago

i quite agree,especially i hate some older people call me old sister...


terapidoe (46)   ranked 24,635 out of 38,533 in life  6 months ago

I agree with you, it is as a harassment.

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5. myLot reputation of 89/100. SpitFire179 (1420)   ranked 859 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

for me i don't really like it because every year goes so fast that i can't remember how old i am. i'm 20 going on 21 soon and still when someone asks i forget and say 18, it's so lame, plus, when people ask they usually go on about how young i am and blah blah blah usually making comments that i'm young, i have lots of time. Seriously to those people, blow it out your behind.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

I am quite like you in that sometimes I will forget how old I am. It is only I kept reminding myself perversely these days that I remember this particular year. I always tend to think myself as younger.

Really, I think age is something invented by overly bored people. If we did not have the calendar, no one needs to worry about aging. Rather, the focus would be more geared towards leading fulfilling lives instead.


myLot reputation of 89/100. SpitFire179 (1420)   ranked 859 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

same as time really, everyone's always going on about 'wasting time' sorry how is it possible to waste time? Time is a man made concept to organize everything furiously, i prefer to go by the sun, I'm an odd one, i like to wake up as the sun goes down, but most people, if they would forget about time, their lives would be so much calmer and they would have more 'time' for the things they enjoy.

Oh and about age, what is it with people thinking that because your something under 30 that you don't have a brain? Gosh that drives me nuts.
I may be 20 but I'm not stupid. I would just love it if for one day, one day only, people could see others for their intellect and experiences rather than judge them by their age.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Yyyyyup, you can't really waste time lol. rolleyes

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6. myLot reputation of 87/100. ycanteye (547)   ranked 3,137 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

Depends on the day and my mood whether I welcome being asked about my age or not. What I really hate is for a store clerk to just give me the senior discount without asking, I am old enough but still... doh I'd prefer they would ask. wink


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Oh yea, that would s*ck but at least, it is better than refusing you a discount. Discounts... why not? happy

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. dragon54u (9814)   ranked 263 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

It doesn't bother me. I'm 54 and when I think of all the things I've done in my life I'm surprised I got this far so I'm proud of every year! I don't color my hair or try to wear young clothes, I don't mind looking my age at all and never minded people asking me. I just can't believe I'm this OLD! I always think of myself in my mid-20's and when I look in the mirror it's like looking at a stranger, as if my mind has been placed in someone's old body. blink


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Lol, enjoy life! lol

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8. dbabb1234 (32)   ranked 16,422 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

When I was younger I would get annoyed when people asked me my age.. I am ecstatic every time I have to show my id when I go out! When they stop asking, I will be worried;)


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Oh. confused

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. AmbiePam (15452)   ranked 490 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

People rarely ask me my age. I just turned 28 this month. When I was younger, people always thought I was older. I was twelve and people mistook me for being in my early twenties. But now? It's hilarious. I'm 28 and people think I'm in my early twenties. They did then, they do now. lol Although I don't really like it when people ask, I don't mind too much when they know it has been my birthday. Sometimes when I know someone is celebating their birthday, I inquire about their age as well. Unless they are over forty. Not because that is old, but because people seem to really not like it when you ask their age then.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Lol, I cracked up. rasp

Weird things do happen. Like once, in the same day, a food vendor who was at most a decade ahead of me called me "Little boy" while an auntie who looked 60 or 70+ called me "Uncle".

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10. myLot reputation of 89/100. desertdarlene (5847)   ranked 766 out of 38,533 in life   10 months ago

I don't seem to mind, usually I tell them. But, in perspective, those who have seen 28 pass by long ago can't help to see it as being young. I'm over 40 and I've got people in their 50s and 60s thinking I'm just a kid, too.


myLot reputation of 77/100. punk_gal (679)   ranked 8,217 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

i don't like when people ask me my age...its soo awkward ....whenever people ask me my age,they think very old coz of my face but am not that old...


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Well put it this way, usually we would think all who are younger than us as SO YOUNG. As for those who are older than us, we tend to think OH NO, I DON'T WANT TO BE THAT OLD SO SOON.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Yea, our mindsets change with age...


fangxum (34)   ranked 8,168 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

i don't really care about being asked about my age up to now.Because i am 23 and still young enough.if i were 32,i would not feel uncomfortable ethier.I am at the age i am.I think you will be happy telling others your age when you look younger that your age.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lordwarwizard (10430)   ranked 341 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

Well, we won't really know till we get there. rolleyes


myLot reputation of 70/100. msinfo79 (165)   ranked 26,749 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

It doesn't bother me much because I'm still young and I'm short and petite. So no matter where I go I'm always getting carded or asked. I think it will bother when I get older though. in my opinion I think it's a little rude to ask a female.


nvlusung (11)   ranked 28,315 out of 38,533 in life  10 months ago

It doesnt bother me at all, I have a saying that: Age doenst matter, so even I am old now, I tel lthem the truth

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