dad: your grandpa is like 90 now

me: when was he born?

dad: year 8 taiwan year

me: year 8..that makes him 89 only

dad: In taiwan age, we dont count 9s..so he is 90

me: then how old am i (i am 29)

dad: (hesitantly....) twenty........eight

Usually, chinese count the year including the year in the belly.

Chipa214 next time when your dad reaches 9 don't ask and just plus 1.

So touch.

lol...