DEAR MISS MANNERS : When I am picking up a prescription, the druggist usually asks for my birthdate, sometimes in front of other people.

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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?

GENTLE READER: Oh, please — don’t even think that way.

Yes, the idea has long been prevalent that a lady should be able to conceal her age. Do you know why? Because o

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