Do you think that it's appropriate for coworkers to ask how old you are? I was always taught you never ask a woman her age.

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Nope. I also hate it when people ask me if I have kids. When I say no, the inevitable grilling about “why not?” begins. Neither age nor offspring should be anyone’s business. Since you’re in tech, maybe they’re feeling you out to see if you’re “out of touch.”

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It doesn't really bother me. Usually its because people think I am ALOT younger than I am which or course I take as a compliment so I don't mind it.

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