Age (2024)

FAQs

What to answer when asked about age? ›

Simply say "thank you." If you're somewhere in between, a humorous response might be in order like, "I can't take credit for that. Good genes, I guess." People tell me I look young for my age and think it's a compliment, but I don't appreciate comments about my looks.

You don't need to be rude when declining to give your age. Be lighthearted; simply explain that you don't see why it's relevant. If someone comes up with a good reason to know, then fine, no problem. But if they are simply being nosy, then it's your right to refuse.

A polite smile, a very small nod and, “I'd prefer not to say, thank you.” Hold to that. Establish a boundary. Virtually no one needs your private information. Smile and decline to answer.

So, what can you do if someone asks you your age in a work context? Some people swear by deflections like “I've stopped counting,” “old enough to know not to answer that question,” or “83.” Few people are going to keep pushing after that, because they'll look rude for not recognizing and respecting a polite evasion.

To calculate a person's age in years: Take the difference between the current year and their birth year: years = current year - birth year .

Exposure to light is a top cause of premature aging: Sun exposure causes many skin problems. Ultraviolet (UV) light and exposure to sunlight age your skin more quickly than it would age naturally. The result is called photoaging, and it's responsible for 90% of visible changes to your skin.

How do I stop looking older than my age? ›

When people ask your age, you should answer: "I have ____ years." "I have ____ years old." "I am _____." "I am _____ years old." "I am almost dead!" How do you ask about someone's age? How old you?

When asking direct questions about someone's age or the age of a thing, we don't normally use age. We say How old …? How old are you? Not: What is your age?

One way to answer this question is to address it head-on, such as: "I don't believe age is important, so let me talk about how my experience makes me well-suited for this position."

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.

"I'm 25." "I'm 25 years old." You can ask about other people's ages as well. For example, someone might ask you, "How old is your dad?" Imagine that your dad's age is 62.

“My age hasn't been an issue in the past. But you should know that I do feel confident in that I can contribute a great deal to your firm with my level of experience and maturity. Perhaps you can tell me more about your concerns so I can understand them more clearly, and better explain how I can meet your needs.”