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.
@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 :-)
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.
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 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.
Templo S.U.D. over 10 years ago
Uh…
hsawlrae over 10 years ago
Ya beat me to it, Earl.
orinoco womble over 10 years ago
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.
Superfrog over 10 years ago
A miss is as good as a male.
Baba27 over 10 years ago
@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 :-)
KEA over 10 years ago
I’d settle for not being called by my first name by complete strangers.
emptc12 over 10 years ago
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.
Darth Stevious over 10 years ago
And Sylvia makes her bi-monthly appearance!
rex17 over 10 years ago
Is Sylvia still married?
Five boys over 10 years ago
I’m 75, hate it when sales people call me young lady!!
orinoco womble over 10 years ago
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.
She Mc over 10 years ago
OOOh yes, I was called gorgeous the other day, I am still smiling!!! he probably couldn’t remember my name but that’s OK!
Linguist over 10 years ago
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.
jtviper7 over 10 years ago
I hate it when they call me late for dinner.
Perkycat over 10 years ago
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.
PMark over 10 years ago
I’ve never been called a “miss”, but I have been called a “mess” more than once.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 10 years ago
Somebody called me “Miss” once…only once.
ossiningaling over 10 years ago
Especially when they call Earl “Ole Miss”. He’s a Crimson Tide man.
milania over 10 years ago
What about Ms? “Miss” is an assumption……………
Number Three over 10 years ago
I’m always very happy when people say I look young for my age. It feels great.
xxx
Pharmakeus Ubik over 10 years ago
That forbearance is what kept you out of the hoosegow.
nanellen over 10 years ago
“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.
JP Steve Premium Member over 10 years ago
I was still in my early forties when my elderly neighbor asked me “Are you retired too?”
route66paul over 10 years ago
when that lady said, “Don’t you miss me” I asked her out and she slapped me.
connie over 10 years ago
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.
Darkeness1d over 10 years ago
@Night-Gaunt49, I would like to do that as well…