Why is it offensive to ask a woman her age?

Originally Answered: Why is it rude to ask a woman how old she is? It’s rude to ask a woman her age, because women are judged only by what they look like. If I didn’t have my boyfriend and I was still dating online, most men wouldn’t even bother looking at my photo OR profile just based on my age. THAT’s why it’s rude.

Is it rude to ask a woman her height?

GENTLE READER: Asking a woman’s weight is also considered fair game these days, Miss Manners is saddened to admit. That does not make asking her height or her weight any less rude — and, as it is rude, you are under no obligation to answer.

Is the term “ladies” offensive?

Someone is always going to be offended by something or someone. You might find this thread helpful. I find that the term “ladies” is used frequently in Australia, and is used by a reasonably broad cross-section of people. It was only when I moved to the USA for a while that I discovered that its use was seen as offensive by some.

Why are some women uncomfortable with the term ‘woman’?

Some women are uncomfortable with it as they view it as a diminutive (not unlike the use of the word ‘girls’ to describe adult women). Also, there is a weird social class history to the term in the US. Hmmm. It grates on my nerves, for sure, especially when used in an XX-only setting.

Why do women prefer to hide their age?

Loud and clear. As for why women prefer to hide their age, I think this is again one of our social constructs. “Don’t ask a man his salary and a woman her age”. Perhaps because people were attached to these identities a lot. Men were seen as bread earners and women were seen as someone who took care of their youthful looks.

Why is it important to know a woman’s age?

1) For many people, everything changes when you know a woman’s age. How you judge her appearance, assess her career accomplishments, look at her personal life. It gives you a yardstick to measure someone against. It happens to men, too but not as intensely.