Physical Age is Meaningless

“How old are you?”

pause

“Sorry. That might be rude… but I was just wondering.”

Goodbye PurpleWith a genuine smile I say: “No, it’s fine. How old do you think I am?

“25. 26?”

I laugh out a “thank you.”

“Younger or older?”

Very surprised laughter now, “I’m even more flattered by that question. Older… by a good bit.”

“Really?”

“I’m 33.”

“Wow. You don’t look it.”

“Thanks.”

Not rude and also not telling

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