[Leica] how old are u

[phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)]

Philippe Orlent wrote:
> 47?

Sure, as common sense would suggest that
I was born some time in the last century, and
age should be counted starting from the day
of birth.

In contrast, the Vietnamese (picking up from
the Chinese) traditionally counted from the New 
Year:  You are one year old the moment you are 
born, and gain one year on each subsequent 
New Year.

I am 48 years old in the traditional way.
And 46 in Western way (my birthday is toward
the end of December).  A little confusing, I know:
I am 46 in November, 47 in December,
still 48 in January, and 49 in February.   :-)

- Phong