2007-08-31 21:15:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Elder Citizen or MatureCitizen might be ideas
2007-09-01 21:58:03 · update #1
I am 68 and dislike the phrase, Senior Citizen, not because I find it pompous or because it demeans me but because it demeans those who are not Senior Citizens who must then be called Junior Citizens. This rather makes younger people seem like they are not full-fledged citizens.
2007-09-01 14:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how the term can be seen as pompous ? Its just a term for a certain period in your life. Like teenager or yuppy...just words that describe us at different stages. I'm rather fond of the term "elder" which is used in many other cultures, but around my neck of the woods, "oldie" is more often used. My son calls me "the old duck"...I answer to anything. By the way I'm 58, still working full-time, and the only official recognition I get is that at tax time I get a nice rebate for being "an older working Australian".
I don't think that many Senior Citizens really care as much as you do, about what anybody calls them : )
2007-09-01 09:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by Stella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Inthedark,
'Senior Citizen' I don't believe is in the least self pompous. Those called Senior Citizens are citizens and are senior so what is pompus about that.
This term is far more acceptable than Old Age Pensioner.
It would be interesting to see what title those of pensionable age would like to be given.
How about Elder?
Poseidon
2007-09-01 04:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Poseidon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With people living longer and longer and with so many really senior senior citizens out a around I'm wonder where the cut off point is these days between middle age and senior?
I'm 56. Does that qualify me to be a senior citizen or for any job that involves wearing a paper hat?
2007-09-01 04:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you ask this question.. I'm 59 and do not consider myself a "senior" citizen, I consider myself a "baby boomer". Most people our age have not done near the physical labor our elders did. I'm talking WWII seniors. They took beach heads and fought a hard fight for our country. (don't get me wrong our Vietnam Vets are getting up there too). That generation saw the depression and many, many hard times so we could have what we have today. And, until these brave and noble people are gone they have my seat in the "Senior" category and then it's our turn!! Just my view!!!
2007-09-01 09:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a menu for those over 55 or 60: OLD FART MENU
Hey, in the IHOP near me, there's SENIOR CITIZEN (age cut off is 55) MONDAY...all entrees (main menu items) are 50% off...great Top Sirloin steak for $4 and change! There are 2 retirement apartments nearby..one next door, one almost across the street. First time I went, I think I was the youngest in there.
2007-09-01 14:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not near pompous enough. It should be something like "Dignified, all knowing, gracious, unfailing Senior Citizens." That for you young Whipper Snapper.
2007-09-01 19:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've tried hard but I can't think of a better title at the moment. There are plenty of derogatory ones which I won't repeat on here.
There's a road sign near where i live which says "Elderly folk crossing" but I've never seen any so they must be very fast,
2007-09-01 06:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm proud to be a GOM, my wife is definitely a GOW.
Grumpy Old Men and Grumpy Old Women.
I also like the term "Crumblies".
2007-09-01 04:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by Cliffe-climber 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not pompous at all, but I like the fun one's too.
wrinklies
recycled teenagers
coffin dodgers lol x
2007-09-01 05:21:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋