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06.11.20, 16:01 PM General Topics
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What is it about old people and lines? I brought my car in to be fixed and happened to see an older lady I know in line in front of me. We chatted for a moment and then the mechanic came to talk with her. She's been going on for 15 minutes about this and that, oh I have another problem I didn't mention, and my husband's car is doing this other thing, and hold on, let me write that down, but wait, tell me again whats wrong, and should I buy a new car, how much would that be, and so on. She knows I'm standing here but couldn't care less. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.20, 04:01 PM Flag
 

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She's lonely. She just wants to talk to someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:03 PM Flag
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Too bad. Move along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:05 PM Flag
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That’s my mom. She was introduced me to someone in a long bathroom line after I’d stepped away for a few minutes. I thought they were old friends from work or something based on how well she seemed to know her. Nope, just a poor rando who’d been standing near my mom for 10 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:07 PM Flag
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*once introduced. Not was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:07 PM Flag
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awwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 05:31 PM Flag
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Don’t paint us “older” people with such a broad brush!! This woman has probably always been chatty and as a result, somewhat inconsiderate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:11 PM Flag
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Older people have a different sense of time. They have forgotten how it is to be working and juggling a million things. Like how my retired dad says he's so busy, but what he did that day was go out for groceries and trim the hedges. You'll get there too someday (if you are lucky). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:13 PM Flag
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op, my mom used to be the same way, she just loved people and would connect and talk to anyone, often ask their sign... As a teenager and after young adult I was always bothered by this. I was much more reserved. My mom developed Alzheimer 7 years ago, at just 65. I am 50 and more often these days I find that I talk to the lady at the cash register, or happily reply to someone standing in line with me and make small talk... I often remind myself of my mom and find this funny. Until a few years ago, I would have never talked to just anyone... Nowadays my mom is still alive, but not herself anymore. Not a person. Alzheimhers is terrible. I would be so happy to have my wonderful chatty mom back. Please think that these people may feel lonely, or simply love being around other people... and be patient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:26 PM Flag
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This made me tear up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 05:32 PM Flag
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That's my dad and there is no reasoning with him. He goes and talks to people when they work, pays visits just to say hi when it doesn't seem appropriate to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:18 PM Flag
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I would just wait, as I would like someone behind me to wait while I find out what I need to know, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:22 PM Flag
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My DH does this shit and he's in his early 40s. Talks with EVERYONE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:26 PM Flag
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She can't remember things as easily. I have little patience for stupidity and for people who don't try to mitigate with preparation. Old people can't always do that. You just have to be kind. I assure you, you would drive me crazy with the questions YOU asked and how slowly and redundantly you discussed your issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 06:12 PM Flag
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