I’m in the over 50 group and I loved your article: it was packed with on-target responses. I wanted to get some examples from you on how to answer the first three questions posed in #5. With respect to an employer asking outright about age, I came up with: When we talk about age, it really is “just a number,” but in keeping with federal guidelines, I’m sure you’ll agree we should pass on this.” I came up with a few twists on that, but that’s the jist of it. I tried to use a little humor, say something that might trigger this to the interviewer as a “no-no,” and to politely say “move on.” Can you endorse something like this?

Thank you!