https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/perception/Recent content in perception on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/is-it-rude-to-ask-someones-age-maybe-but-it-shouldnt-be/Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/is-it-rude-to-ask-someones-age-maybe-but-it-shouldnt-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 Though this notion feels outdated, the sentiment still lingers.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 uncomfortable moment when asking someone their age. Men usually take it in stride, sometimes joking or pretending to tally up the years. Women, on the other hand, often react defensively. Some refuse to answer outright or accuse me of rudeness, as if I’ve disrupted a delicate secret.