How Old Are You?

One thing I found weird in Asian country is people would openly ask your age. It was the weirdest and most uncomfortable thing ever if you grew up in the west. It could be a casual conversation over lunch and the other people would ask you your age. It is like the most normal thing to say as "how is the weather today". And they do expect you to give an answer without acknowledge that you feel uncomfortable. I went for a hair cut on Friday (yes, I finally can't stand my super long hair) and the stylist whom I just met asked about my age! I was like...errrr...is there a way I could dodge this question!!! According to my coworker, it is almost a must to ask about age in Cambodia. Since they address each other by their relationship, whether you are a superior, older (!!), teacher, etc. So they have to find out your age to define your relationship with them. Aii. :(