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3 common Questions A 20-Year-Old Gets When She Looks 16

Hey there! I am Ekemini and I am finally blessed to see 20 years of life, and of course, I am one year closer to being legal! CHEERS, right? Nooooooooo, not so much……

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3 common Questions A 20-Year-Old Gets When She Looks 16
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Individual: "What grade are you in?"

Me: I attend the University of West Georgia.

Individual: "WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!" You do not look 20 at all!

1. Wow, WHAT, you’re how old? You look 16, sweetie. I just can’t believe it!

16? Really????

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I get this question asked multiple times, especially if I am meeting an authoritative person. I just think I have a soft-baby face and I am surely 20 years of age by my birthdate.

2. *Me trying to place my first membership* Excuse me young lady, where are your parents?

Are you old enough?

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I was simply trying to place a membership with one of my favorite grocery stores. In fact, I was making plans to come back a week later before my fall semester to stock up on some good snacks! However, just right before I was ready to place my membership, the cashier asked me, "where are you parents and may I see your driver's license?" I literally burst into laughter because I could not believe she was asking me this, I mean I began to think do I look mature enough for people? Anyways, I reached in my purse and showed my evidence that I was truly an adult. :/

3. KEKE, IS THAT REALLY YOU?! You look so much older with makeup!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I would take this statement as a compliment! I don't wear makeup as often because I try to because I want to embrace my natural beauty, but I guess I need to, since I have been told I look older.

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