That's why I said 'gain or lose' weight. On one hand, thin faces look older and thinness makes wrinkles more pronounced and a baby fat type face is associated with, well, young people. On the other hand, trimness/health is associated with youth as well. So the weight thing is tricky. If you lose weight, you'll most likely wind up looking older 
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He was in his late 50s, so maybe that could explain it.
I took the second option.
Again, the second... I'm a Field Director for a political campaign... so a random young guy wearing a suit.
Interesting.
Losing weight would help... I'm working on that (the gym kills my soul two to three times a week)... but I've never been pegged at over 30.
.But the one mitigating factor is that people base assumptions of people's ages based on how old they themselves are. So if the guy's in his 50's a 30 year old is still super young compared to him and maybe his mind wouldn't want to give you a younger age cause then he would feel gross.
He was in his late 50s, so maybe that could explain it.
1. Like I said, I would assume he's joking. If I thought he was truly serious I would be a little freaked out.
I took the second option.
2. Depends how professional. Doctor? yes, older than 24. Random person in a suit with an unidentified profession and title? Not really.
Again, the second... I'm a Field Director for a political campaign... so a random young guy wearing a suit.
3. I already said it, first I would assume they're joking, and then I would be disturbed.
4. Depends on the situation. In professional work situations, I guess the ideal perceived age is 30 or so. In non work situations, since I'm female and over the age of 22, I would prefer to be perceived as looking my age or younger.
Interesting.
5. Not sure. Like I said already, it could be just this one guy who wanted to flirt with you but not flirt with soomeone who could be THAT much younger than him. Or you could start using sunscreen (if you're not already) or stop smoking or gain or lose weight. (I have no clue what your lifestyle is or what you look like)
Losing weight would help... I'm working on that (the gym kills my soul two to three times a week)... but I've never been pegged at over 30.
So, the other day, at a semi-formal event representing my boss, an older gentleman approached me and started making small talk. After a bit, he commented on how young I seemed, I couldn't be older than 31. I chuckled and told him that my 24th Birthday is next week, and that killed the conversation. He was embarrassed that his guess was 7 years off, and I was a bit offended that anyone would think I'm in my thirties just yet.
1. Would you be offended if someone guessed you were 7 years older than you are?
2. Do you think people assume "professionals" have to be older than 24?
3. What would you do if someone guessed that far off on your age?
4. Is it better to be perceived as your actual age, or to be perceived as older/more mature? Is it better to be perceived as younger?
5. I should just get over it, and realize that one guy is bad at guessing ages... right?
Age
- 09/08/2010 09:18:48 PM
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Re: Age
- 09/08/2010 09:32:21 PM
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In the US you're supposed to graduate college at 22.
- 10/08/2010 06:19:43 AM
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Or 21, surely, assuming one was born after May? *NM*
- 10/08/2010 08:08:25 AM
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If they turn 22 later that year, I'm counting them as 22. Just a little rounding. *NM*
- 11/08/2010 01:26:00 AM
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I've always claimed every year I could when teaching
- 09/08/2010 09:51:45 PM
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I try to hold off on aging... it's odd to be still in my BA while 24 years old.
- 10/08/2010 12:05:32 AM
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- 10/08/2010 12:05:32 AM
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Especially since I had already earned my MA by 23 
- 10/08/2010 01:29:06 AM
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- 10/08/2010 01:29:06 AM
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Pretty sure that's the norm. *NM*
- 10/08/2010 03:21:34 AM
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Not really, not in my field anyways
- 10/08/2010 04:06:22 AM
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That hasn't been my experience. There are many 1 year MA programs now.
- 10/08/2010 08:09:13 AM
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Re: Age
- 10/08/2010 04:29:40 AM
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Re: Age
- 10/08/2010 06:32:53 AM
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- 11/08/2010 12:21:31 AM
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Surely, I would. *NM*
- 11/08/2010 12:47:21 AM
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- 11/08/2010 12:21:31 AM
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Surely, I would. *NM*
- 11/08/2010 12:47:21 AM
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I was only telling the truth! 
*NM*
- 11/08/2010 11:48:47 PM
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*NM*
- 11/08/2010 11:48:47 PM
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The truth shall set you free... into the cold arms of death. *NM*
- 12/08/2010 12:00:58 AM
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*NM*
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What do you want for your birthday?
- 10/08/2010 04:35:47 AM
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I would assume he's joking.
- 10/08/2010 06:16:13 AM
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He seemed sincere... but maybe his jokes were that bad.
- 10/08/2010 06:36:16 AM
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The weight thing goes both ways.
- 11/08/2010 01:22:30 AM
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