Misogyny

Age

Is It Rude to Ask Someone Their Age? Maybe, But It Shouldn’t Be

The old saying that a lady never reveals her age still lingers in our cultural memory. It suggests women should remain mysterious: Are they 22 or 40? The idea being a lady should always keep you guessing. While that notion …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Age

Is It Rude to Ask Someone’s Age? Maybe, But It Shouldn’t Be

There’s an old saying that a lady never reveals her age—women are meant to be coy, mysterious, forever keeping others guessing. Though this notion feels outdated, the sentiment still lingers. As a reporter, I often face an …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read