It's rude to ask someone's age because it's a personal question often tied to societal judgment, ageism, and insecurities, making people feel sized up, stereotyped, or uncomfortable, especially as age can be linked to perceived worth, particularly for women or older adults, and it's generally irrelevant in casual conversation.
People often say not to ask a woman her age because, in some cultures, age is considered a sensitive or personal topic. For some, it might feel like they're being judged or stereotyped based on their age, whether they're younger or older.
Social relations based on age in modern-day Korea are a legacy of Confucian teachings that emphasize respect for one's elders. Younger people are expected to show respect to those who are older, according to Robert Fouser, a former professor at Seoul National University.
As Tom has explained, someone else's age is not usually considered any of your business in English speaking culture. It may or may not be rude, but it's weird, and people may think you discriminate based on age / youth (or perhaps you're looking for personal data you can use to impersonate them).
The common consensus is that questions about a person's salary are “rude” and therefore off-limits. Divulging your salary can make you feel self-conscious because you're afraid that people will either pity or envy you, and neither of those are comfortable positions.
Harassment in the workplace occurs when someone makes you feel humiliated, offended or degraded based on an individual's age. This behaviour can include bullying, nicknames and threats. This could include pretending an older employee is deaf or teasing a colleague by saying that they are too young to know any better.
“Would you mind if I ask how old you are?” is a polite, direct way to ask someone's age. By saying “Would you mind,” you acknowledge that they may or may not care to share. It also gives them the opportunity to express how they feel about that question, as well as the chance to answer or decline.
I wouldn't ask age regardless of what you think policy might allow though. Can easily be misconstrued as a precursor to age based discrimination or an attempt to determine if a colleague would be an age appropriate date. Not saying I think people always do this, just those are the things HR has to worry about.
You are “clearly” an adult to you, but if they are asking the question, it could be that you aren't due to any of the following: You may appear younger due to how you look and/or behave. They may want to know what age of adult you are. They could be fishing for a way to compliment you.
Anderson: There are three types of microaggressions: microinvalidations, microinsults and microassaults. Comments, often unconscious, that negate or dismiss a person's lived experience. These are often the most common form of microaggression.
Micro pettiness is pettiness via stealth. One of the out loudest said I tell my best friend. If a boyfriend is being mean to her, she should just take small things from his house. Nothing important, just inconvenient like the base of his phone charger and leave the cord.
Here are some red flags to look out for when interviewing and negotiating your salary. Jump to a red flag: The recruiter won't continue interviews without salary details. Private company is offended when you question their equity valuation.
Nationally, $70,000 is above the average salary, but personal financial goals and living costs are key to determining its sufficiency. For single individuals in regions with a lower cost of living, $70,000 can offer a comfortable lifestyle and savings potential.
