Real English ESL - Lesson 8c - Do you mind... ? - Exercise 7
Intermediate level: Asking a woman her age (How old are you?) can be sensitive. Do you mind if I ask you how old you are? = Is it okay if I ask you how old you are? The interviewer tries to be polite.
Interview 1: Is it okay for the interviewer to ask Sarah her age? Yes, it's okay. Sarah doesn't mind. How old is she?
twenty-six
thirty-six
sixty-six
Interview 2: Is it okay for the interviewer to ask Joanne her age? Yes and no! Joanne says it is a tough (difficult) question. How old is she? Type your answer.
thirty-four
34
44
forty-four
Interview 3: Is it okay for the interviewer to ask Tracy her age? Yes, it's okay. Tracy doesn't mind. How old is she? Type your answer.