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Results: The perks of getting older

Published on 03/19/2015
By: susand24224
1965
Living
1.
1.
Lately I've been noticing that I can get away with much more than I could when I was younger. Which of the following do you look forward to?
Being considered eccentric rather than wierd.
24%
464 votes
Being the cool old dude with the earring rather than the young punk that looks silly with the same earring.
8%
162 votes
Advising people that it is hot as hell outside and having them smile indulgently rather than be offended.
14%
283 votes
And, of course, the proverbial wearing of purple.
9%
172 votes
n/a
57%
1124 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
42 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.49% 11
just being myself and comfortable with that. 0.04% 1
giving people sound advice and having them actually consider it! 0.04% 1
not sure i look alot younger, would be hard pull off 0.04% 1
pensions 0.04% 1
senior discounts 0.04% 1
have always been true to myself...so i guess i've always been weird 0.04% 1
this question is stupid and so are the answer options. 0.04% 1
nothing!!! 0.04% 1
discounts 0.04% 1
leave me alone, please 0.04% 1
becoming more wise in the right things 0.04% 1
respect 0.04% 1
being respected asan elder 0.04% 1
fucking all that young pussy because the young guys don't know how to handle it. 0.04% 1
becoming a baby all over again 0.04% 1
not showering every day. 0.04% 1
all of the above 0.04% 1
i don't even attempt to get away w/nothing 0.04% 1
wearing whatever i want 0.04% 1
do not want to see past 50 0.04% 1
getting discounts at different restaurants and hotels 0.04% 1
acting my age 0.04% 1
senior discounts!!! 0.04% 1
i don't see any perks. 0.04% 1
none 0.04% 1
not really 0.04% 1
growning when i get up and everyone nodding their head and remarking, just like grandma. 0.04% 1
watch the reaction of the younger people after a pearl of wisdom from me. 0.04% 1
telling the checkout guy he has a nice butt ! 0.04% 1
none of the above 0.04% 1
dancing barefoot in the rain 0.04% 1
2.
2.
People around me have changed their behaviors as well. For those who are "older," which of the following do you detest?
Having people shout at me despite my having perfectly good hearing (I think)
13%
256 votes
Being called Dearie
13%
261 votes
People apologizing all the time for things which are not in the least offensive.
20%
386 votes
n/a
61%
1199 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
29 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.47% 10
being called ma'am 0.09% 2
being treated with a level of deference which borders on insulting. 0.05% 1
being called young lady. 0.05% 1
acting as if they are entitled to respect just because they are elderly. 0.05% 1
stereotyping me 0.05% 1
being ignored and dismissed. 0.05% 1
asking me if my life insurance policy is current. i tell them i will attend their funerals so they need not worry about it. 0.05% 1
talking too much 0.05% 1
calling me ma'am.... 0.05% 1
being less considerate 0.05% 1
being called ma'am, i'm not of retirement age yet, lol 0.05% 1
some older people thinking they can just get away with being mean because of their age. 0.05% 1
depends 0.05% 1
the older you are the more the should know about the bible god is everywhere 0.05% 1
don't detest anything 0.05% 1
a lot more respect for what i'm saying.. especially with non native north american born people 0.05% 1
none 0.05% 1
being referred to as "elderly"! 0.05% 1
3.
3.
On the other hand, there are changes which I enjoy. How many of the below do you "older people" like?
Young hunks offering to carry my groceries.
13%
264 votes
Neighbors offering to assist with yard work
15%
285 votes
More, many more, doors being held open.
23%
458 votes
n/a
63%
1233 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
27 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.22% 5
none of the above 0.09% 2
senior discounts 0.09% 2
young women feeling less threatened by me and letting their guards down. 0.04% 1
younger peopleoffering to open the door for me 0.04% 1
understanding and not making fun of us 0.04% 1
all of the above and more 0.04% 1
talking to the opposite sex and their are no games or assumptions. just want conversation. 0.04% 1
just getting respect 0.04% 1
respect 0.04% 1
this survey sucks 0.04% 1
as my eye sight gets wo0rse there are more pretty woman to admire. 0.04% 1
young people who love old people 0.04% 1
where's the hunk's? 0.04% 1
depends 0.04% 1
none 0.04% 1
i notice no changes. no respect for elderly. 0.04% 1
getting a seat on the bus 0.04% 1
i don,t get any of these so far. 0.04% 1
more naps lolll 0.04% 1
nothing 0.04% 1
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