US EditionDear Abby: What’s a Good Comeback to Ageist Barbs Thrown Out by Younger Neighbors?
A 54-year-old reports frequent ageist remarks from neighbors in their 30s and 40s, highlighting ongoing challenges of age discrimination in everyday interactions.
- A 54-year-old reader says neighbors in their 30s and 40s make repeated ageist remarks, so they wear headphones to avoid comments in shared building/common areas.
- One time the 54-year-old reader wore a brand-new purple winter coat when a woman who complimented then added the ageist remark, prompting the writer's decision not to respond to protect dignity.
- Younger neighbors make dismissive comments such as `I didn't know people your age could still ride mountain bikes`, while the writer sees people in their 70s and 80s staying active and vital.
- Dear Abby advises smiling and telling the youngster you hope they are lucky enough to do such things, reassuring the 54-year-old reader that at 54 you aren't over the hill.
- The writer says seeing unsafe behavior leaves them angry and terrified, recalling an organ donation director's anecdote of `A 19-year-old man on a motorcycle`.
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Dear Abby: ‘At your age’ — People in my building say ageist comments about me
DEAR ABBY: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbors who are in their 30s and 40s make ageist statements aimed at me. These people do not know me but happen to live in my building. One time, I was wearing a brand-new purple winter coat I loved. It was a gift from a close friend. A woman complimented me on my coat, followed by, “I didn’t know you could wear something like that at your age.” I was offended but remained silent and did…
DEAR ABBY: Younger neighbours show they have some growing up to do
DEAR ABBY: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbours who are in their 30s and 40s make ageist statements aimed at me. These people do not know me but happen to live in my building. One time, I was wearing a brand-new purple winter coat I loved. It was a gift from a close friend. A woman complimented me on my coat, followed by, "I didn't know you could wear something like that at your age." I was offended but remained silent and di…
Dear Abby: I’m tired of my neighbors making snide comments about my age
Dear Abby: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbors who are in their 30s and 40s make ageist statements aimed at me. These people do not know me but happen to live in my building. One time, I was wearing a brand-new purple winter coat I loved. It was a gift from a close friend. A woman complimented me on my coat, followed by, “I didn’t know you could wear something like that at your age.” I was offended but remained silent and did…
Dear Abby: Classless neighbors need to grow up
Dear Abby: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbors who are in their 30s and 40s make ageist statements aimed at me. These people do not know me but happen to live in my building. One time, I was wearing a brand-new purple winter coat I loved. It was a gift from a close friend. A woman complimented me on my coat, followed by, “I didn’t know you could wear something like that at your age.” I was offended but remained silent and did…
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