You know what I can't abide...

[Dizzy]

People being disrespectful to older people.

Elderly people don't need that crap, and yeah they might be moody or daft or illogical or have stupid beliefs or ideas that you don't agree with, but at that age they have seen a lot more and done a lot more, and I think need some respect.

Obviously if someone believes in torturing small kids and abusing people, then you might wanna speak up

But just your average older person.

Yes, they might slow down, shouldn't be driving (in some cases) and might expect to jump in the queue (which you won't) - but I DESPISE seeing snotty little teen scrotes being disrespectful to them. Or middle age spread idiots too for that matter.

Actually makes me cringe! I'd hope the younger generation would have some respect for those people.

 

[Giny]

I agree with what you just wrote.

That's why I love this video, and still laugh even though I've seen it many times. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQq_qGHO0D0

 

[xpaeanx]

I agree. But I'm not so sure the "younger generation" is going to be any better. Some of the things I hear them say to their parents and I'm like, "OMG! I would have never said that! And I would have totally gotten a major butt kicking if I did!"

I was raised mostly by my grandparents. Before my Grandma died it was common practice for them to sit on the front porch for tea every morning. I used to just sit there and listen. I really miss that.

 

[MeatyTreats]

This thread reminds of this email... lol
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A very self-important college freshman attending a recent football
game, took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next
to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his
generation.

"You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one,"
the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. "The
young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space
travel, man walking on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars. We
have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with
light-speed processing ," pausing to take another drink of beer.

The Senior took advantage of the break in the student's
litany and said, "You 're right, son. We didn't have those things when
we were young. ..........so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little
s---, what are you doing for the next generation?"

The applause was resounding...

 

[ACooper]

Oh Dizzy, you hit a sore spot for me! It makes me angry to no end and I DO speak up no matter where I am

A job I had about 12 years ago, I had a line leader that I liked very much and we turned friends outside of work as well. Our line got a new part time lady to help with very easy minor odds and ends..........this lady was a retiree, probably around 65-68. Sweet little lady, always bringing in goodies for us.

Anyway, she didn't catch on to things real fast and didn't work real fast, but it really wasn't necessary for what she needed to do. She aggravated my friend/line leader to no end and one day she just went berserk and started yelling at this sweet lady. When I say yelling, I mean using curse words too!

That made me so angry, the little lady was just standing there, lip quivering and apologizing with every breath I jumped up and got between them and told my friend (boss) to stop it and get away from her. That turned into a huge argument and we all ended up in the managers office.

Long story short I was the one who got wrote up and that was the end of our friendship.

My kids have all been raised to show respect to ANYONE older than they are. They give up seats, they say please and thank you, and they KNOW better than to ever let me hear them be disrespectful to an elderly person.

If an elderly person is being rude to them, they know to just walk away or say nothing back..........they can inform me and I will handle it.

I don't care if they are 40 years old.....(my kids)..........I will make a trip to turn them over my knee!!

 

[Dekka]

I think there needs to be more respect in general. Yes people should respect older people.. but not because they have lived longer.. but because all humans should be treated with respect.

Giny>> That vid is great.. I hope that SOB didn't go after that little old lady.

 

[puppydog]

appluse! I agree whole heartedly!

 

[Doberluv]

This thread reminds of this email... lol
---------------------------------------
A very self-important college freshman attending a recent football
game, took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next
to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his
generation.

"You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one,"
the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. "The
young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space
travel, man walking on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars. We
have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with
light-speed processing ," pausing to take another drink of beer.

The Senior took advantage of the break in the student's
litany and said, "You 're right, son. We didn't have those things when
we were young. ..........so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little
s---, what are you doing for the next generation?"

The applause was resounding...

I LOVE THAT!!! It' hilarious and so true!

I agree Dizzy....glad you posted that.

Look at how the culture is in many or all (?) Aisan countries...how they respect their elders and how they value them. And I think the native Americans place such value on their elders and go to them for pieces of wisdom.

Okay....I'm 54. Is that old enough? I expect all of you to look up to me like the older, mature, wise woman that I am...who has lived so long that I know everything. Be careful where you tread. I want to see more of this: :hail: :rofl1:

 

[Dizzy]

I also can not STAND people talking to older people like they are three years old.

"here dear, I'll do that for you, you just sit there and don't worry yourself"

They are people too! It must be excruciating not being able to do the things you used to do because your body or mind is not what it was..... the indignaty of asking for help when you have raised 6 kids and fought in the war....

Really annoys me.

My gran is 89 and yes, her memory is failing, and when she repeats things, I tell her she's told me - she KNOWS her memory is failing, she hates it, but rather than baby her or get snotty - we giggle about it!

My gran is the only person I tell my secrets too LOL She is a human being, not a baby.

Must go visit her later.

 

[Renee750il]

Just randomly, out in public? Treating someone with respect? Sure. But that goes for anyone, no matter if they're 2 or 12 or 17 or 87.

Respect, though, isn't something anyone is just entitled to. In my world, you get credit for a certain amount - and that either increases or decreases, depending upon your actions, not your age.

If someone is not mentally capable of acting reasonably, of course that's another matter entirely.

 

[Dizzy]

I do think the older generation should be respected irrespective (lol) - they're on their last journal in this world, might not have the confidence or ability they once had to stand up for themselves, and yes DO make careless mistakes due to age - people tend to forget that and disrespect them accordingly.

When you hit old age you don't have the wits or energy you once did, and that should be noted. I think they should get a smooth ride - not some snot bag pulling them up on all the minor things they might do which irritates them.

 

[bubbatd]

Naturally I agree ! I find myself helping someone and then realize that they are younger than I ! " Do unto others ......." They'll be old someday too !

 

[Renee750il]

I do think the older generation should be respected irrespective (lol) - they're on their last journal in this world, might not have the confidence or ability they once had to stand up for themselves, and yes DO make careless mistakes due to age - people tend to forget that and disrespect them accordingly.

When you hit old age you don't have the wits or energy you once did, and that should be noted. I think they should get a smooth ride - not some snot bag pulling them up on all the minor things they might do which irritates them.

That does get noted, but it's not an excuse to treat others shabbily or to be a downright bitch to people without reason, OR to decide that your voice on a matter is the only one of any consequence. Those are the people who have been arrogant fools all their lives.

It's not the little mistakes and irritants that bother me, it's the way a person treats others - same as for any other age group.

As we age, we become ourselves more and more. The veneers crack and fall away and the rest of the world gets to see who you really are.

 

[Punkygirl0101]

I also can not STAND people talking to older people like they are three years old.

I work in a nursing home, with a lot of demented/Alzheimers residents..and sometimes you HAVE to talk to them like they are three year olds. No, I don't go around talking to all elderly people like they are children, but I do for people who don't even know where they are, or who they are for that matter. Of course, I personally don't like when people call them "Sweetie, or Hun, or darling", etc. I refer to them as Mrs, Ms., Mr. "Insert name".

My grandmother is 90, and I talk to her like I always have, like an adult.

Until you have worked in a nursing home, you wouldn't understand. We have 12-15 residents a shift, and we don't have time to slowly ask them everything they want,. and to slowly take our time with them. We have to speed it up or else we won't get anyone done.

 

[DaVinci]

I work in retail and we have a cery large older clientle. I have told numerous young people to take a chill pill some day it will be you having trouble writing a check or finding your money or moving for that matter. I alway have time for old people and small children.

 

[darkchild16]

I work in retail and we have a cery large older clientle. I have told numerous young people to take a chill pill some day it will be you having trouble writing a check or finding your money or moving for that matter. I alway have time for old people and small children.

Same here! I get ALOT of elderly women in my department and they are usually who I go way outta my way to help because of that reason. I cant stand this girl at work who huffs and puffs the entire 5 minutes it takes them to write a check and get their license instead of the normal minute or two. I usually sit there have a conversation with them (if theres no one in line) you learn some cool things from them. I have a regular who ALWAYS comes in who used to breed scotties. she is sooooooooooooo fun to talk to.

 

[bubbatd]

I must admit that I don't appreciate people in front of me ( no matter what age ) not being ready to pay for their items . Doesn't take long to make out a check before hand then add the amount , or have your credit card ready .

 

[Dizzy]

My sister works in a nursing home, she doesn't baby them. I love the stories she came home with (she worked their full time till Sept when she went to uni to do nursing).

I think there is an appropriate way to speak to people who have limited understanding, but I think many people blanket talk to anyone over the age of about 65 like they don't have any wits about them at all.

"alright love, whoops - careful now, wasn't that silly..."

 

[Kathy74]

I believe seniors deserve to be treated w/respect. It takes little effort to open a door, offer them your chair and it's much harder for them to be cranky if others are always kind! But, the theme of mutual respect is important at any age, and it also takes little effort to say "thank you" when someone offers a hand. I would also offer the same helping hand to a pregnant woman, a person with a disability, etc. I've been a hairdresser for 11 yrs, and in that time I have had to tell 2 senior ladies that I could no longer do their hair. From the moment they sat down in my chair until the moment they left, each word out of their mouth was a personal shot at my self esteem. I don't care how old you are, I won't tolerate that kind of treatment once a week!

 

[Paige]

I call everyone love, dear one, darling, sweetie etc regardless of age.

Respect people, regardless of their age. I've never thought I should respect someone because they are old. I simply do because decent people deserve to be treated at least respectfully.