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I don't think it takes much to makes someone's day happier. I was grocery shopping one day, and the cutest little elderly lady, that was dressed nice, her hair perfect, we met in one of the isles and I told her how pretty I thought she looked, she thanked me and continued her shopping and still had the smile on her face. It costs nothing to make someone feel better. If you happen to run into a GI
on leave from Iraq, offer to buy him a cup of coffee or a beer, we can never thank them enough.
Aww, I'm so impressed at how concerned and sensitive you were to that elderly lady. You also made some very honorable suggestions. Good for you.
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Originally Posted by sassyone
I don't think it takes much to makes someone's day happier. I was grocery shopping one day, and the cutest little elderly lady, that was dressed nice, her hair perfect, we met in one of the isles and I told her how pretty I thought she looked, she thanked me and continued her shopping and still had the smile on her face. It costs nothing to make someone feel better. If you happen to run into a GI
on leave from Iraq, offer to buy him a cup of coffee or a beer, we can never thank them enough.
IMO you are the one being offensive. You are assuming an elderly person has lost their social skills because they are asking you questions? Wow, just wow. Get over yourself.
IMO you are the one being offensive. You are assuming an elderly person has lost their social skills because they are asking you questions? Wow, just wow. Get over yourself.
My dad is almost 88 and we just got back from VT. We met so many interesting people along the way. Some stop and talk and talk and I love that. I enjoy older people and I love to share a moment with people along life's journey. If you don't like to talk to people move on but you sure miss out on some joy and wonderful stories about life on the way.
I'll take the slow route and enjoy the trip
Another friendly person here. Good story and advice.
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My dad is almost 88 and we just got back from VT. We met so many interesting people along the way. Some stop and talk and talk and I love that. I enjoy older people and I love to share a moment with people along life's journey. If you don't like to talk to people move on but you sure miss out on some joy and wonderful stories about life on the way.
I'll take the slow route and enjoy the trip
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I dont think they have lost their social skills ; I think we've placed too high a price on our own time-agenda and have ended up short changing ourselves (and others).
I totally agree. I worked in the car business and had a couple of gentlemen who lost their wives come in daily to chit chat. Older people will be us someday if we are lucky. They have the best stories - so unlike our rat race moving 100mph..... I always had the hope - I wasn't home to talk to my Grandparents - but karma wise I will talk to yours - hope you do to mine. ( Mine were very taken care of by community thankful for that)
old folks dont have a monopoly on rudeness. if you think inquiring of my kids is rude you have not spent much time on our beloved mean streets.
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