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Matt N
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I certainly felt older than I ever have before when I was waiting to get on the bus and a woman ushered her small children out of my way by saying “Get out of the way, kids; that man is waiting to get on the bus!”.
I’m 20 years old, but very used to people thinking I’m younger than I am, and rightly or wrongly, I often still feel like I’m not quite a full-fledged grown-up yet, so I looked around, assuming she was referring to a man behind me.
I then realised that I was the only one at the bus stop, and did a double take when I realised that she was referring to me… when you’re used to people thinking of you as younger than you are, getting referred to as “that man” rather than “that boy” or similar certainly makes you feel a good bit older!
I’m 20 years old, but very used to people thinking I’m younger than I am, and rightly or wrongly, I often still feel like I’m not quite a full-fledged grown-up yet, so I looked around, assuming she was referring to a man behind me.
I then realised that I was the only one at the bus stop, and did a double take when I realised that she was referring to me… when you’re used to people thinking of you as younger than you are, getting referred to as “that man” rather than “that boy” or similar certainly makes you feel a good bit older!
Ian
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Just wait until you start getting asked if you want help.
In the airport last week I was asked if I would prefer to use the lift to board the plane as opposed to the stairs… I’m deaf, not incapable of climbing a set of stairs
30 is clearly coming upon me hard and fast…
In the airport last week I was asked if I would prefer to use the lift to board the plane as opposed to the stairs… I’m deaf, not incapable of climbing a set of stairs
30 is clearly coming upon me hard and fast…
Thameslink Rail
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Due to a translation error, I was offered a wheelchair at Dortmund airport when I was 13... I definitely did not need one!
As for being called a man, we don't have those pleasantries. My latest bus experience is nearly being urinated on by a man who got off at the next stop as if all was normal.
As for being called a man, we don't have those pleasantries. My latest bus experience is nearly being urinated on by a man who got off at the next stop as if all was normal.
Leigh
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If that was in Luton town I’d say that sounds about right.
I knew I was getting on a bit when I started booking hotels instead of agreeing to camp in the winter. Laying in an uncomfortable sleeping bag in below-zero temperatures in accommodation you’ve had to assemble yourself isn’t quite as appealing as it once was.
Slugjc
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shakey
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I can just about remember when I started getting referred to as "That man" instead of "That boy" . It is definitely a water shed moment.
Just waiting for the day I get referred to as "That old man"
And at what age do you stop "Falling over", but start "Having a fall" ?
Big burn from red hot bacon fat all over the top of my foot, pan just slipped slowly off the primus...while caring for a middle aged man with complex special needs.
It was fine, didn't stop me getting to spoons for breakfast...
Then three months to heal.
Slugjc
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That's ok I just need clarity.
BooMT
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I'm 32 and still bitterly offended every time this happens
For me, it's the judgmental glance before hitting the button in lightening speed that really does it!
BigShadowtinytree
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I’m the same age and on the very odd occasion, still get id’d. I look young for my age, even with the few grey hairs I have coming in. Tis both a blessing and a curse.I'm 32 and still bitterly offended every time this happens
...you have to start avoiding the local Tesco Express because it is too scary.
Tale from a fellow dog walker, who happens to work there.
The local teenage idiots, having "halloween fun", have wound up the Albanian mob that run the drugs and prostitution on the local estate.
So the mob chase the naughty children around the supermarket with (real)chainsaw and (real)machete.
Tesco closes a little early in the interests of community safety.
Happy Scarefest everyone, keep it real.
Tale from a fellow dog walker, who happens to work there.
The local teenage idiots, having "halloween fun", have wound up the Albanian mob that run the drugs and prostitution on the local estate.
So the mob chase the naughty children around the supermarket with (real)chainsaw and (real)machete.
Tesco closes a little early in the interests of community safety.
Happy Scarefest everyone, keep it real.
GooseOnTheLoose
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Growing up in places with exceedingly good public transport, and having decentish stamina for my wings, I had put off learning to drive for fifteen or so years. After 14 hours of attempting manual cars, I've had to give up and instead go for an automatic licence. I just can't get my head around the clutch.
EDIT: Oh and I noticed my first ear hair today.