Is it rude to ask someone's age

[mercy1227]

i don't think so.. sometimes its nice cuz you get compliment after you tell them your age..

[BK_Adores_Chase]

Wow so many responses and I am 21.

[pstovall]

When I was growing up I was taught that you never asked someone their age.  It was just one of those social rules like "How much did you spend on my birthday present?"  Not the right thing to do.  Times have changed, but you will still run into people who consider it rude to be asked their age.  As for my mom,  now that she's 101, it's the first thing she says to everyone she meets.  "I'm JUST 101"

[diala84]

For the most part I can't imagine why you would need to know someones age that you have just met or who is an acquaintance. Even though some people are fine being asked this question I don't think it is worth burning bridges or creating a scene for a question that tells you very little about the person. Asking about kids and family, relationships will give you an idea of their age without having to broach the subject of age.   

That being said if you feel close to them I think you can ask as long as you are sensitive about it. Or if the person talks about something related like their birthday.     

[g0ku4life]

It depends on the situation. But normally, I don't think there is a need to ask for their age.