before:] because some women are sensitive about admitting how old they are, from vanity or from discomfort thinking about mortality. Also some cultures have prejudices about women and whether they are adhering to standards based on their age.
Even if honest inquiry, women more often expect there to be some comment or joke at their expense over flattery or true compliment.
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before:] because some women are sensitive about admitting how old they are, from vanity or from discomfort thinking about mortality. Also some cultures have prejudices about women and whether they are adhering to standards based on their age.
Even if honest inquiry, women more often expect there to be some comment or joke at their expense over flattery or true compliment.