Column by Judith Martin , Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Dear Miss Manners: When I am picking up a prescription, the druggist usually asks for my birth date, sometimes in front of other people.

Must I say the year? I bristle at this. Aren’t ladies allowed to hide their ages? Isn’t the name, date and month enough? Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

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