2007-11-13 12:18:25 · 13 answers · asked by Cat 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Really, it depends on several things. Some restaurants will give "senior citizens discounts" for folks aged 50 or more. Othes will say 55 or more, others 60, 62, 65, who knows for sure?? So you could say any age over 55 and be in the ball park--just don't ask anyone if they ARE a senior citizen!
2007-11-13 12:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it totally depends on a persons personality. Some are narrow-minded by nature while some are very open-minded, also by nature. Narrow-minded persons tend to only see things in "tunnel vision", thereby missing much of what's happening in the world. This can be said for many persons who were born in the early part of the last century (Yes, there are a great many Centenarians still alive today). That was because they were not raised with the advantages of technologies we have today. Also, it was a "social issue" and, particularly, women were very narrow-minded because it was expected of them. With the advent of the "Women's Movement", things changed, but it still took a long time for some women to be "allowed" to open their minds. To a lesser extent, this is true also in men. Men were the providers for the family and, therefore, pretty much did as they pleased, some with open minds, some not. Seniors today have the benefit of educations, traveling, parenting and grand parenting. They also have the benefit of being single, should they choose. There is a whole wide world of information and education out there. There is no reason to be closed-minded to anything in this world today. It's cheating yourself and those around you.
2016-05-23 01:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by doris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, I don't like the term "senior citizen" Makes me feel like I'm in a box. Or the organizational name "Office of the Aging." Wish the powers that be would change the terminology.
You are as old as you feel!
2007-11-13 16:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmonk 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you ask. AARP considers it to be 50. The age varies from 50-65 when discounts are offered such as at stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. It can be 62 and over for certain government considerations.
I'm 51 and a boomer, everyone is welcome on this Senior site here as long as they are polite to others. There's some great folks here, if you are joining us-Welcome Aboard!
2007-11-13 12:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
55+
2007-11-13 12:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, listening to you guys, i must be too old to be a senior citizen. That's ok. I think i will start an OLD SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP. { really. I actually feel out of place here,]
2007-11-14 13:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG I've been a senior citizen for 2 years and didn't know it.
2007-11-13 16:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
65+
2007-11-14 02:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
55 seems to be the norm. I consider 62 as that is the age we can begin receiving social security.
2007-11-13 12:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neice calls it, mature moment. another time on this sight
some one suggested classic citizen. Believe me I never felt
like a senior, so called in my 50'S!!!! don't rush it. 60+ is early
enough, Im pushing now at 75 it feels like it!!!
2007-11-17 12:02:35 · answer #10 · answered by jenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋