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BRAINSTORM
How You Answer The Age-Old Question
This is What You Told Us
It seems it’s no longer a big taboo to ask a woman her age. We wanted to know how you respond when you get asked and you told us on our Facebook page.
Of the four choices, a whopping 83 percent of you picked, “State my age proudly.” Five percent of you said you gave a vague answer such as “old enough.” We were happy to hear none of you lied about your age!
Others chose to write in an answer. Here are a few:
“It’s important to `admit’ your age. It’s the last vestige of coyness. Also, if you don’t try to get away with a younger age, you are redefining your actual age for other women.”
“Ageism is real, especially for women. Among women friends, fine. But professionally, I keep that to myself.”
“Sometimes I state my age proudly; sometimes with regret. It usually has to do with the state of my hair.”
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Sheila Nevins
Imagine your best friend telling you, over a nice glass of wine, what it's really like to get a facelift. That's how Sheila Nevins's story, Facing My Facelift, reads. Sheila has a BA from Barnard and ...
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