Cultural Tips

In China, it's common to ask about people their age. People may just think this kind of question is a sign of one's interest in someone else. For instance, they would ask an old person "Nin2 gao1 shou4", which means "how old are you" and shows a sort of respect. Nowadays more and more men and women are busy with their work and practically have no time to find girlfriends or boyfriends. They may be very successful in their career but feel great pressure from their parents, about finding a partner. For this reason these people sometimes become sensitive about their age. Therefore unless the two are in a close relationship, it's better not to ask about the other's age.