2007-06-14 02:05:22 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Well, considering that all of us who answer that question are sitting in front of computers (which WERE NOT around when we were young), bopping along to the music on our MP3 players, I would have to say NO.
The only ones that seem to get "set in their ways" are the truly elderly, who have trouble remembering new things, so they just go along doing the same old things every day, because it's easiest.
2007-06-14 03:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a senior I agree that we are often too set in our ways. That does not mean that we can't change, but it is harder. Our ways have gotten us through life and now we must be careful if we are asked to abandon what is proven successful to gamble on a new 'way'.
2007-06-14 09:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dogbettor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that would not be very accurate seeing that I have come across several whom are very curious and desire to learn new things. Even functions having to do with the current culture.
2007-06-14 09:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be
Being set in your ways is sometimes good.
2007-06-14 13:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are, some aren't. You can generlize about everyone. They are older and wiser and know what they are talking about.
2007-06-14 09:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by joyce 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋