Do you like being called a "senior" or senior citizen? (55, communities)

[yankinscotland]

Originally Posted by High_Plains_Retired

I'm more concerned when someone calls me "dead."

[Tesaje]

Originally Posted by CArizona

Thanks for your posts and comments...I like discounts but I still don't like to be called a "senior" or "senior citizen." For some reason these terms really make me cringe...Maybe I just don't like to be set apart and put in a "box" or "category."...I like to interact with people of all ages....Being labeled a "senior" can really put up "walls" when it comes to how younger people may view me...I don't go around calling younger people "kids" and I don't like to be put into a "pen" and labeled a "senior" either...How do you feel about it? Thanks.....

I hate to break it to you but it ain't being labeled senior that separates we old'uns fromg the young.

I remember people in their 30's who looked ancient to me when I was 18. And the more they protested that they were still "young" the older they seemed.

They will respect you more if you are comfortable in your own skin and don't pretend to be something you are not any longer. Being older & even old doesn't mean you can't have good interactions with the young.

[marmac]

Originally Posted by CArizona

Thanks for your posts and comments...I like discounts but I still don't like to be called a "senior" or "senior citizen." For some reason these terms really make me cringe...Maybe I just don't like to be set apart and put in a "box" or "category."...I like to interact with people of all ages....Being labeled a "senior" can really put up "walls" when it comes to how younger people may view me...I don't go around calling younger people "kids" and I don't like to be put into a "pen" and labeled a "senior" either...How do you feel about it? Thanks.....

Yup, the term makes you--cringe--, but you --like the discounts-

Sorry, it's a two way street.

[CArizona]

Originally Posted by Tesaje

I hate to break it to you but it ain't being labeled senior that separates we old'uns fromg the young.

I remember people in their 30's who looked ancient to me when I was 18. And the more they protested that they were still "young" the older they seemed.

They will respect you more if you are comfortable in your own skin and don't pretend to be something you are not any longer. Being older & even old doesn't mean you can't have good interactions with the young.

Thanks for sharing....I don't think I will ever like the term "senior." For some reason it just doesn't fit me.....I am an "old hippie from way back when" and still have quite a bit of "rebel" left inside of me despite my age today....Sometimes I refer to myself as an "old grey mare" when I get into one of my playful moods....I guess I just don't like to go by someone else's term and designation for me.....But it's fine if other people like the term "senior.".....We're all different and this is great....My husband will be 68 next month and he doesn't like the term "senior"either....

[texdav]

I could careless but its better than young thug :I Guess.

[JS1]

What about "seasoned citizen"?

[TuborgP]

When I was a freshman in college I wanted to be a senior. So now I am the ultimate senior!

[Bette]

Originally Posted by CArizona

Thanks for your posts and comments...I like discounts but I still don't like to be called a "senior" or "senior citizen." For some reason these terms really make me cringe...Maybe I just don't like to be set apart and put in a "box" or "category."...I like to interact with people of all ages....Being labeled a "senior" can really put up "walls" when it comes to how younger people may view me...I don't go around calling younger people "kids" and I don't like to be put into a "pen" and labeled a "senior" either...How do you feel about it? Thanks.....

You wrote it very well. There is a misconception about older people and sometimes, it's not a good one.

As for those of us who will need jobs, that's not a good thing.

[BestintheWest]

call me a senior, a senior citizen, doesn't bother me, the best is can't call me late for work, and don't call me late for dinner.

[CArizona]

Hi from the "old grey mare" who doesn't want to be called a "senior citizen."....Just teasing...Thanks for your posts. Nice to be here....