I have the following code:

main.cpp

#include <iostream>
#include <string>

using namespace std;

string name;
string age;

int main() {
    cout <<"Name: ";
    cin >> name;
    cout << endl;
    cout <<"Age: ";
    cin >> age;
    cout << endl;
    cout << "Your name is " << name << ", and you are " << age << " years old."  << endl;
    cout << "Press enter to close this application" << endl;
    getchar();
    return 0;
}

I noticed that if I put a space in my input for name that it won't give me a chance to input name, and it will view the entry after the space as age. I apologize if this is a newbie mistake, which it probably is. I previously programmed Java and decided I wanted to switch to C++ because it better suits my needs. I also probably format my code weird to your standards, please correct it if you wish to.

I've also noticed another error, something I never really had any problems with in Java. I can't figure out how to prevent it from instantly closing down when it finishes processing. I've heard you can use "system.("pause"); but I've also been told to not use it. I'm really confused on what to use. I've heard to use getchar();, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I'm a complete beginner when it comes to C++.