one does not have to be in an ugly mood b/c of one's age; age is an excuse for laziness. to be in a crappy mood most of the time is a choice; that's why i stay out of walmart, i want to be in a good mood. ....to be in a happy mood most of the time is also a choice. your bad mood is yours...own it.(not speaking to anyone in particular) i choose the later, as the former just ruins my day.
jerryc41 wrote:
I know several people who work in retail, and they hate dealing with old people because they're so grouchy and grumpy. I've seen this myself, so I know what they mean. They say younger people are more polite and restrained, but the old folks fly off the handle at the slightest thing. There are exceptions, of course, but old folks tend to be nasty. Ironically, the nastier they are, they less likely they are to get their way. Thinking back, I remember the same thing when I worked at a supermarket when I was in high school.
Now we will read all the reasons why old people are allowed to be nasty and grumpy.
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I recently made a purchase at a store which had teenagers at the checkouts. She scanned my barcode, told me the price and I paid in cash. POS terminal computed the change for her and she still got it wrong. When I brought the cash counting mistake to her she was already back on her phone. Her reaction to me was a roll of the eyes and "WHAT EVER" response. Now you know what makes us old folks so grumpy. These kids will be our country's next leaders.
Most of the people I know are pleasant. That said, there seems to be an expression used by the "young ones"in the service sector that seems to bug me just a little. That expression is "no problem". My thought is if I am paying for something and you are being paid to do it, it better not be a problem. Seems like "my pleasure" is a more appropriate response. That said, maybe I am grumpy😊
aphelps wrote:
I recently made a purchase at a store which had teenagers at the checkouts. She scanned my barcode, told me the price and I paid in cash. POS terminal computed the change for her and she still got it wrong. When I brought the cash counting mistake to her she was already back on her phone. Her reaction to me was a roll of the eyes and "WHAT EVER" response. Now you know what makes us old folks so grumpy. These kids will be our country's next leaders.
I mentally calculate my change back just to see if they get it correct if they count it back to you. That is the other thing that is irritating is that change is not counted back to you by the youngsters now days an even though the computer tells them how much change to give back they don't seem to be able to give back in the correct demonations.
How about the "No problem" response by many of the younger generation in service industries. If its a "problem" another job is more appropriate. To me a "my pleasure" would be more welcome.
Maybe I'm a grumpy 74😁
Cykdelic
Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM
anotherview wrote:
Older people may suffer from inadequate sleep affecting their mood.
As the body ages, the pineal gland secretes less melatonin to induce sound sleep, resulting in insomnia. This condition robs the body and mind of the restfulness so vital to good health, both physical and mental.
Upshot: Take melatonin as a supplement to induce sound sleep.
....or, perhaps, young people are so used to mom and dad and granny kissing their ass and treating them with kid gloves that they are shocked when other older people don’t????
I do my best to put up with the ineptness of those serving me and do my best to stay calm but when I get that damn automated voice that asks me for the same thing more than once I start gnashing my teeth.
I simply say that I suffer fools less well with each passing year.
If the shirt fits...wear it!😁
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I'm 84, still working, with 5 children,13 Grandchildren and 13 GREAT Grandchildren, and my wife tells me that they all considered me stern but fair at most times-----Then again, most of the young Associates at my office and those whom I write contracts with and for have called me "the Iceman" for many years (although they don't know that I know that!!!) At this point WTH is there to be grumpy about??? If you're still here, relax and enjoy the ride!!
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