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4. I once told my favorite barista, who is Latino,

Thu May 22, 2025, 02:56 AM

May 22

not to call me, or any female customer, ma’am, because it makes us feel old. I told him to say miss instead. He later told me his tips went up.

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This message was self-deleted by its author George McGovern May 22 #2

We do that too. LoisB May 22 #16

I haven't been called that lately as a geezer Skittles May 22 #8

I do find my concept as ELDERLY has very much changed Skittles May 22 #19

I once told my favorite barista, who is Latino, Demobrat May 22 #4

Yep. BurnDoubt May 22 #9

No Shit Indeed BurnDoubt! Thanks! George McGovern May 22 #12

Yeah Figarosmom May 22 #10

Agreed Figarosmom! Thanks! -- Allan George McGovern May 22 #13

Without old people there wold be no young people. multigraincracker May 22 #11

Profound statement multigraincracker. Thank You! -- Allan George McGovern May 22 #14

Boomer Proud, and I got to see all of great bands live. multigraincracker May 22 #15