WHAT IS BEHIND THIS RUDE BEHAVIOR? |
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I am a very young looking woman in my 50's. I have a youthful face without sags, bags, and wrinkles. From time to time, a stranger on the street will say something to me to tell me that I am old. It seems as if what they really want to say is that I am really old!!! Today a strange man said to me "you don't see too many old people around here." I said "what are you talking about?" He told me that I have to be his age or older. I did not even know this man! Why is he questioning me about my age? It is like they are trying to tell me that even though I may look young, that I don't fool them. Could this be the case and, if so, why are they even bothering me? Can anyone tell me??? |
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harleygirl:Don't let people dictate who you are or how you feel. If you know you look young, just ignore the idiots of the world. Next time someone makes a comment like that, say, "I don't know how old you are, and you don't know how old I am, but obviously you feel like you're a senior citizen. Please don't put me in the same category." Then walk away.
2008-09-05 05:17
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ravjav:I am in the same situation. I am 55 but I have always avoided the sun and I have oily skin, so I have no wrinkles. People always think I am much younger when they find out my age (though conversation or whatever). However, I've never had anyone accost me the way you have been spoken to, especially by a stranger. This is not a flame, only a question. Could it be the way you dress? Even an older woman with a young face looks inappriate in some clothing meant for a woman in her 30's, etc. Its the only reason I can come up with for why complete strangers would speak to you that way.
2008-09-05 13:46
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whatdoyoumeancookie:
some people are jerks. you're lucky to look young, maybe they are jealous. live it up baby!