Inappropriate Questions

'How old are you?'

Is it rude to ask someone their age? Harv isn’t comfortable telling people how old he is anymore and he’s not alone.

 Is it rude to ask someone their age?

Sam Pancake, Elizabeth Wellington, Ashton Applewhite join IQ this week. (Sam Pancake, Ed Hille, Bevin Farrand)

Is it rude to ask someone their age? Harv isn't comfortable telling people how old he is anymore and he's not alone.

This week, Elena and Harv speak with:

  • Ashton Applewhite, author and activist, who debunks myths regarding aging and discusses why our society fears growing older
  • Elizabeth Wellington, lifestyle writer, explains how being seen as younger can mask the realities of aging for Black women 
  • Sam Pancake, actor, shares his story of facing ageism within the LGBTQ+ community
(Nicole Miles)
(Nicole Miles)

Nicole Miles is from the hot, sunny Bahamas, but currently resides in cold, wet West Yorkshire (UK) with her pet snake and human boyfriend. She has worked for The New York Times, Buzzfeed, AARP Sisters Letter, Bust Magazine and Seal Press.

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