Does this face make me look old?
When I was about 52, I paid for my movie ticket and rushed to rejoin friends. Then I realized I had not been charged the full price, but the “senior” discount price advertised for 55+. I asked my friends if any of them had been charged less than they expected or if they had asked for the discount; answer was no. Funny thing- one was several years older than I, and two friends were my age. Now I realize that 52 is close to 55, but I neither asked for the discount, nor did the young woman cashier ask if I wanted it. I was fine with saving a couple bucks, but was this an ageist presumption on her part?
Unless it happens again, I’d chalk it up to run-of-the-mill incompetence.
09/12/18
Since I have had my daughter, this is my mom’s first grandchild. The first question she is asked a lot is “when are you you going to retire” or “are you retiring soon” you get the point. I think this is ageist because my mom still has 5 plus years till retirement. Would she like to retire now, of course. I believe it puts her in a funk when asked this all the time because “it’s the thing to do” and or puts her in a category. What are your thoughts, ageist or not ageist?
Definitely ageist and definitely inappropriate. I suggest she respond with, “Why would you think that?” or “Why do you ask?” Then just sit tight and listen. Everyone is ageist, and it’s those uncomfortable moments when we’re confronted with our own bias that change us – and the culture.
09/11/18
Is the Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man in the world” ageist? BTW - the original actor was much more interesting than the younger man who replaced him!
The original campaign was successful because the campaign was witty and the actor compelling. It’s ageist of Dos Equis to replace a 77-year-old with a 41-year-old simply because they’re “looking to engage the lucrative millennial market.”
09/09/18