Pickles by Brian Crane for December 11, 2013

Uh…

Ya beat me to it, Earl.

When I was young, I wore no makeup or earrings and had very short hair. I wore trainers jeans and T-shirts in a place where most girls started wearing spike heels and full warpaint at about 12. I got called “sir”, “young man” and “boy” a lot. They didn’t seem to ever notice the McGuffies.

A miss is as good as a male.

@orinoco womble It was the same for me, almost to my early twenties. When I was 20 I went to a movie which was only for 18 and older with a (female) friend and the usher just glanced at me, then turned to my friend and asked her if ‘that boy’ was already18.Btw, I had to look up McGuffies – thank you for enlarging my vocabulary :-)

I’d settle for not being called by my first name by complete strangers.

A fellow here at work always considered himself Mr. Stud. The first time a young woman called him “Grandpa,” he was crabby for a whole week.

And Sylvia makes her bi-monthly appearance!

Is Sylvia still married?

I’m 75, hate it when sales people call me young lady!!

Having said that, I remember a few years back being introduced by a Southern woman younger than myself to her kids as “Miz Orinoco.” Oh dear…I am no longer young. “Miz” is an honorary title usually reserved for…well, for women of my age.

OOOh yes, I was called gorgeous the other day, I am still smiling!!! he probably couldn’t remember my name but that’s OK!

There is a big difference between greeted and treated with respect as a senior, and being ’ talked down to’. I have cringed when I’ve heard well meaning, but ignorant, waitstaff in restaurants talk to seniors – particularly, " women of a certain age " – as if they were eight year-olds. This is particularly true in the U.S., where the cultural emphasis is on youth. In other countries, seniors are given the respect and recognition they deserve.

I hate it when they call me late for dinner.

I so laughed at Earl. That is exactly what my husband would say. I agree with Vegas Viper (love your avatar) – Call me anything – just don’t call me late for dinner.

I’ve never been called a “miss”, but I have been called a “mess” more than once.

Somebody called me “Miss” once…only once.

Especially when they call Earl “Ole Miss”. He’s a Crimson Tide man.

What about Ms? “Miss” is an assumption……………

I’m always very happy when people say I look young for my age. It feels great.

xxx

That forbearance is what kept you out of the hoosegow.

“I’m always very happy when people say I look young for my age. It feels great.xxx”

I agree. I don’t mind getter older, but I hate getting old.

I was still in my early forties when my elderly neighbor asked me “Are you retired too?”

when that lady said, “Don’t you miss me” I asked her out and she slapped me.

I’m with five boys. I’m 70, don’t like being called “young lady” or “miss”. Actually I never liked being called “miss”. Seems demeaning to me.

@Night-Gaunt49, I would like to do that as well…