Being told you look younger than you are? - Page 2

pattricia · 16-03-2007, 16:42

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Originally Posted by melthebell

at christmas we were in the pub after work, and this lass who'd not been there long was surprised when i said i was 38, she thought i was mid to late 20s

Is that because youve got an up to date "hairdo" ?

rubydazzler · 16-03-2007, 18:14

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Originally Posted by melthebell

at christmas we were in the pub after work, and this lass who'd not been there long was surprised when i said i was 38, she thought i was mid to late 20s

awwww! bless ...

I was told today that I sound so young on the phone, told in chat here that I come across like a young person ... what a massive disappointment for people when they actually meet me

Waltheof · 16-03-2007, 18:21

When I'm introduced to people I don't know they can't believe I am retired and past my mid-60s--I'm generally taken as upper 50s.

Not generally asked for ID though...

daftlad · 16-03-2007, 18:36

I am 47 and a lot of people said I look younger, but I have a young outlook on life too, hence my user name on the forum

KATIEB_23 · 16-03-2007, 18:59

I'm nearly 26 & every time I've gone to buy alcohol in the last year I've been asked for ID

I take it as a compliment but the ironic thing is, when I was 16-17 I always looked the oldest & got sent into places to get served for everyone!

10 years ago they served me no question, now they won't!

The silliest was when I was buying a 1994 bottle of vintage port at Waitrose. Checkout lady asked me for ID - what 17yrs olds go get drunk at the park on vintage port??!

Swan_Vesta · 16-03-2007, 19:03

I frequently get pegged at 24/25 when in fact I am an old codger of 30. A while ago I was in Tesco's and was asked for ID by the till weasel, I laughed like a drain and produced it with a grin on my face stating that "Don't you worry young man, It's a compliment."

Conversely, My online persona gets pegged at about 50ish.

I like that, the looks of a youth and the mind of a geezer. nice

daftlad · 16-03-2007, 19:04

I can always remember a few years ago in ibiza we were walking down the road in the resort and there were people handing out fliers about the local bars. My sons who were 13 and 12 at the time got handed them and they completely ignored me

Roop · 16-03-2007, 19:05

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Originally Posted by KATIEB_23

The silliest was when I was buying a 1994 bottle of vintage port at Waitrose. Checkout lady asked me for ID - what 17yrs olds go get drunk at the park on vintage port??!

I got ID'd for superglue once..... tried to point out to the shop assistant that the only thing sniffing superglue would get you is your nostrils stuck together but she was too stupid to understand.

pattricia · 16-03-2007, 19:29

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Originally Posted by rubydazzler

awwww! bless ...

I was told today that I sound so young on the phone, told in chat here that I come across like a young person ... what a massive disappointment for people when they actually meet me

I also sound a lot younger over the phone than I really am.

mistyraven · 16-03-2007, 19:44

My daughter is 22 she is always been asked for ID. they never ask me for mine

melthebell · 16-03-2007, 20:23

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Originally Posted by pattricia

Is that because youve got an up to date "hairdo" ?

you mean none?

disclaimer, well not quite, getting there tho

pattricia · 16-03-2007, 20:25

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Originally Posted by melthebell

you mean none?

disclaimer, well not quite, getting there tho

Yes, that what I mean by "up to Date" (Ive seen your pics)

melthebell · 16-03-2007, 20:32

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Originally Posted by pattricia

Yes, that what I mean by "up to Date" (Ive seen your pics)

is there still somebody who HASNT?

*_ash_* · 17-03-2007, 03:01

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Originally Posted by rubydazzler

awwww! bless ...

I was told today that I sound so young on the phone, told in chat here that I come across like a young person ... what a massive disappointment for people when they actually meet me

Was that me, or is there more than one?

I was quite suprised to hear your age when I first came across you

Staff at my work are surprised to discover how old I am, however after submitting my pic to 10 years younger .com for a confidence boost, and getting a reality check, I removed the picture immediately.

hazel · 17-03-2007, 06:49

When I was in my late teens and going to work on the bus I was so embarrassed when often given a child's half fare by mistake.
Now I am 70 and at the other end of the life span I find that looking younger has it's benefits.
hazel

craftyone · 17-03-2007, 07:35

my son and i went into a shop last year to have a new battery fitted in his watch and the man behind ther counter thought i was his girlfriend and he was having a new battery fitted because he kept coming home late for tea, my son was discusted by this walked straight out of the shop and every time we go out now he shouts mum very loud just in case ..

pattricia · 17-03-2007, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Waltheof

When I'm introduced to people I don't know they can't believe I am retired and past my mid-60s--I'm generally taken as upper 50s.

Not generally asked for ID though...

Really ? Thats interesting.

pattricia · 17-03-2007, 07:54

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Originally Posted by melthebell

is there still somebody who HASNT?

No, everyones seen it Mel.

charlie9865 · 17-03-2007, 07:55

Im 23 and still have to take i.d. out with me when i go drinking cos i can guarentee i will get asked.Everyone says i look about 17 i suppose that will be ok when im 40 lol charlie

funkymiss · 17-03-2007, 10:26

Yeah when I was 15/16 I always looked the oldest so was always asked to buy people's cigs/drink/go first in a queue to get into a club. But these days I'm guaranteed to get asked for my age. When I say 21 they usually leave me alone then though!