2007-10-31 07:13:11 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Many people do not take me for being in my mid 60's and all the experiences I have had. They presume by my looks that I am only in my mid 50's.
2007-10-31 07:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Robert W 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Let's say someone is looking for a lawyer. You have a choice between one that is like 25 and one that is 50, people are going to chose the older one. And lets say two women are pregnant. One is 30 and the other is 20. The woman that is 30 is congradulated and everything, but the one that is 20 is asked if she knows how hard it is, and if this is what she really should be doing at that age? How do people know if maybe that 20 year old is better off and more ready than the 30 year old?
2007-10-31 14:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by ambrekat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone has preconcieved notions about others when they first meet. I look like I am 20 (I am actually 26) and got a second degree in nursing. I found out I was prego during my internship and like 3 different people asked if I was going to be ok and if I knew who the father was and if he was going to be in the picture (very concerned of course with what they thought was my tragic situation...lol) Turns out I am 26 with two bachelors, married for 3 years, own a home, and we live very comfortably. I swear people always assume the worst.
2007-10-31 14:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by EmK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why is a little more complex to explain. Some arguments are valid some are influence by what other people think. Either way, our actual age does influence about 90% of those we meet.
2007-10-31 14:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Modern Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I have always looked several years younger than my actual age and I was refused dates by 42 year old women when I was 37-38 because they thought I was 32-33 and too young.
2007-10-31 14:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some reason many people think I'm in my late 30's despite my grey beard. (I'm actually mid-40's.) I'm not sure what their preconceived notions are....maybe that I'm O-L-D?
2007-10-31 14:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by behrmark 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES. Once someone knows your age they rely/believe in their stereotypes and proceed to presume until they are convienced otherwise or choose to believe otherwise. But I think this falls only onto those who actually care enough about you to have a notion.
2007-10-31 14:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I do. I'm in my early 40's and last time I tried to purchase hard liquor the clerk didn't believe it was me on my ID. In a way it was kind of a compliment, I guess. Just because I look good now, when I was younger there were times when looking young backfired too.
2007-10-31 14:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If you've never seen or met me and I tell you I'm a certain age, you normally assume things that go with that age.
In my case you'd be wrong, but I think it's a pretty normal assumption to make.
Lots of people like to start with assumptions, and change their opinions as they get to know a person. Very few people start with a blank slate and fill it in as they go along. At least in my experience....
2007-10-31 14:20:13 · answer #9 · answered by FTW 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I confuse people. If they only see me, they think I am nothing more than a 28 yr old. If they only hear me speak, they think I am at least 48 due to my knowledge of topics. If they see and hear me they stand there dumb founded to realize I am 38.
I thought looking young was suppose to be a blessing? And I thought having a mind was suppose to be attractive. What bus did I miss? lol
2007-10-31 14:17:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋