Getting asked your age can be uncomfortable, but can happen more frequently than we like.  Here’s a simple way of answering indirectly, that puts the onus back on the (slightly rude) asker: Instead of offering up your age, or responding awkwardly that you’d rather not reply, just tell them your birth date. They’ll have to do the math in their mind, and most of the time, they won’t be able to figure out the answer quickly—or accurately. They’ll likely feel a bit embarrassed that they asked in the first place, and change the subject.