...what do i do when they ask what a 100 times, are nasty grumpy to me, and over all cost me time and money?
2007-12-13 15:33:13 · 30 answers · asked by fearfactory50157 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Tell them what they want to hear to get them out of your hair quicker.
2007-12-13 15:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 0⤊ 11⤋
I donnoh...sounds like maybe it's time to get a different job.
Part of my job is speaking to people over the phone. It's a challenge to get anyone that's upset, grumpy, deaf (!!), or irritable to feel comforted and satisfied before I hang up.
And I like a challenge! Some people just want a sympathetic ear. And not all of my grumpy customers are over 60...let alone over 50....
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2007-12-15 06:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Shmooks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, how sad! I find the ignorance of people under 60 is pathetic! I am 70 and I tell you what I want from you that you can give. If you are in business I am one who may or may not spend my money there. That depends on the way I am treated or maybe how you treat the 80 year old down the street. If one is grumpy to you, most likely it is because of the attitude that you are expressing. You, too, will be old someday. Treat your elders like you would want to be treated.
2007-12-14 14:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
"What a 100 times, are nasty grumpy to me," what does that mean? It is not good English, and rather incomprehensible, and I do tend to get a bit grumpy about such things. I have paid good tax money to get you educated and so far what have I got?
Which brings me to point number two. Older people have spend a lot of time and money on you over the years. It is time for you to start paying some of it back.
2007-12-14 06:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
My dad tells me the same stories over and over. He forgets from one minute to the next. He calls me in the middle of the night. I am crazy about him! You'll never meet a finer man. For many years he took care of me, was patient with me when I did foolish things or argued with him. He helped me in every way he could. Then he became an awesome grandpa to my kids, and now greatgrandpa to my grandkids. I listen to his stories. When I arrive to take him to an appointment and he says he didn't know anything about it, I don't say, "I told you!", I apologize for forgetting to tell him. I'll do whatever I have to to take care of him. As far as people being nasty, grumpy, and selfish - those are character traits that one can have at any age!
2007-12-14 21:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mountain Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LOL, I agree with Tracer and GRUMPY OL!! Why would you post something like this in a Senior Citizen group? Are you out to hurt these people? Well, you will not succeed as most are very intelligent and would never be hateful, unless pushed!
Therfore, I am joining with Tracer, and I am praying for you. Not out of anger but, out of fear that you are prejudice towards the older population. I ask God to take this from you and to take the desire to hurt others from you as well!
One day, you will be the very audience you are attacking. Be very careful as life has a way of giving back what you put forth!
God bless you and may you feel HIS love and learn that love does not include hurting others with your words!
2007-12-14 19:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all older people are nasty and grumpy. A lot of younger people are nasty and grumpy to us. Respect your elders. Alot of young people are rude and very disrespectful to all.
2007-12-14 22:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by answerlady 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do people over 60 cost you money?
2007-12-14 16:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i'm 52 and live with my folks, age 68 and 72. yes there are days that i could scream, but i take a deep breathe, and think that someday i will be slow, and not hear well, and want things done my own way, and take a long time shopping, and talk none stop when i'm driving. soooo, i treat them good, because when i become their age i want my daughter to treat me the same way. I have had lots of fun with them too, so it evens out. please have Patience, and thank god for our seniors.
2007-12-14 18:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by Debbie L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to suggest a little exercise for you to participate in. Fill a glass of water and then sit down with the glass on the table. Next, take your right index finger and dunk it into the glass. Then remove it and try to find the hole you left. You will quickly discover you are not infallible and that the earth really revolves around the sun and not around you.
2007-12-14 11:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Bless you my son/daughter for the patience with me -- forgive me my loss of hearing and being short with you when the Arthritis sent pain from my knees to my elbows. Please in the future don't waste your valuable time on me or my elder friends -- if you work in a service organization, tell me which one so us old duffers can stay out of your hair. We really don't cost you money, past and present we are paying our own way, truth be known we have paid yours too in the past. PLEASE remember two things; 1, What goes around comes back around (and bites you in the butt ) 2. Karma is real (good and bad)
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God Bless
2007-12-14 17:38:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋