Q.

Why do people ask about your age?

A.

It is important to note that age plays a crucial role in a country with huge respect to elders.

But even if you're close in age with someone, people still like to ask how old you are to determine their role in the relationship. Coworkers and even students might ask your age early on in the stage of relationship/friendship to figure out the level of formality they need to speak in and behave in with you.

That is why asking age is not as taboo as it is in other countries!

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