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We're not 'The Elderly'

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loop50 Mon 17-Mar-14 10:44:06

We're more than that - we deserve some respect.

Whether we're 'younger, older people' or 'older, older people' (as coined at this link and in more depth. http://www.generationboomer.co.uk/boomer-news/)

I've made my point there.
HMG not always helping!

annodomini Tue 18-Mar-14 18:52:57

My Iranian and Afghani students were a bit shocked at the idea of calling me by my forename so they compromised by using it, prefixed by Mrs. I rather like that. Mrs Annodomini!

thatbags Tue 18-Mar-14 18:59:58

AlieO, grin

Flowerofthewest Tue 18-Mar-14 22:29:08

Once worked with a young African man who called me Princess. I commented on this, feeling rather charmed. He explained that in his culture all women when they were old were revered and looked on as Princess. Pride comes before etc etc.