Steve5380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 7 hours ago, -Ignored- said: How old is old? How old is old? Usually it is about 30 years older than we are. Later in life this number gets smaller until when we are really old, "old" is always some years ahead... lovehandle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Larry said: Addressing you as uncle is better than some people (young, old, male & female) addressed me as auntie when they entered my car (Uber) though I am in guy mode this days. They were apologetic when I replied them "Me auntie?" And my reply to them was "Don't worry, you are not the first one & will not be the last one," as I continued the journey. I thought you will be happy when pple call you aunty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest concern Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 You are rotting day by day! Like the verse; when getting older, there is not a need to be reminded wearing a socks! As it may not be needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Transition Phase Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 I saw an elderly man (roughly in his 60s), but looking like 70s, were making a scene in the "Value Dollar Shop" when a young cashier addressed him as "UNCLE". He screamed at the cashier for being rude to him and told everyone that he is still young. He kept challenging the cashier and tried to demean her and even insulted that she (in her 20s) look like old auntie. It was a difficult sight to watch him unrelenting and causing a lot of inconveniences for other customers in the queue. I know a very old uncle tried to call me "uncle" when I was 20 years his junior. People called me "Ah Dee" and all of a sudden, some people will call you "uncle" - intentionally or not. People may not be used to the "transition" stage, in life and not noticing the change in their own appearance in public eyes. The point is, I do feel "offended", but at the same time harmless of those greetings. There is no need to create a scene out of it. Once I was at a barber doing my hair-cut and the Indian barber asked about my age. I kept quiet and he said he guessed I am 70 (but I am 40s). I don't know the reason behind those asking. Very unnecessary and I don't think I look that older than him either, and then he threw me a smug look. I still continue to visit the barber shop, but will avoid him who "tried me". What is your take on the above topic and how do you feel when somone called you "uncle!!!" quite loudly. Can you sense which one is more genuine than the other? Should admit you are old, the moment you transit into you late 30s, and late other people call you whatever they liked?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncress Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 The proper way to address people is Sir or madam. Not uncle / auntie. Technically, you aren't related. I think those china are more polite. Call people da ger or da jie. Got hawkers call youngsters xiao di. Some value$ staff rude toad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rude toad Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Then some shopkeepers are rather condescending. Call uncle very loud with a big grin like want to make fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Watch Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Just call them uncle or auntie back. Watch their reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) Some ppl r simply ridiculous. I like to be called uncle. I'm in my 40s n just told a 25yo boy to call me uncle but he refused. He said he will only call uncle to someone in 60s as his father is 63now. So what now? I notice that this particular race is very sensitive when called uncle or auntie. I'm definitely not a racist but this is fact. I wonder why too. Who cares. As long I get the respect n not hey or hello. Edited November 22, 2021 by cutejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 11:40 AM, Guest Transition Phase said: I kept quiet and he said he guessed I am 70 (but I am 40s). Either he is blind or you need to do some soul searching for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goodboy Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 11:57 AM, Guest Watch said: Just call them uncle or auntie back. Watch their reactions. They will say "Guai, jia ba bay".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Many old non English speakers use uncles /aunties to mean sirs/madams. But there are sarcastic ones too. Once, this hawker about 10 years younger, condescendingly addressed me as uncle, when I took a little longer to order food. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Transition Phase Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 1:04 PM, lonelyglobe said: Either he is blind or you need to do some soul searching for the answer. No need to do soul searching, Not the first time he did that to me - always asking about age as if I need to entertain him. Besides I don't really care what he thinks because I am healthier looking. That indian barber is fat bellied, balded and look like 80s. He just wanted to anger me for my smooth complexion. I don't really care what he thinks, he is just not my type. On 11/22/2021 at 1:24 PM, fab said: But there are sarcastic ones too. Once, this hawker about 10 years younger, condescendingly addressed me as uncle, when I took a little longer to order food. I do notice the trend too, when the service providers felt annoyed by their customers and deliberately say something quite sarcastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aunty Lucy Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Everyone calling me 美女, 听一遍高潮一次。 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Low Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 luckily i am still shuai ger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) On 11/22/2021 at 2:37 PM, Guest Aunty Lucy said: Everyone calling me 美女, 听一遍高潮一次。 On 11/22/2021 at 2:51 PM, Chris Low said: luckily i am still shuai ger 这个那个？ Edited November 22, 2021 by fab 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Watch Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 1:16 PM, Guest Goodboy said: They will say "Guai, jia ba bay".. And pat you on the head and ask you to run along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60Ucle Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Once, I was in a bus to Chinatown. This old men about 80yo was sitting next to me. The bus was almost empty. I was wearing shorts and he caressed my knees asking me,"uncle ah, how you keep such youthful complexion one?" It's not the sexual kind of caress, more like wishful. It was unexpected. He was wrinkly, old man spots, balding hair and scrawny. I was neither turned on nor off by his touching. I was pleasantly surprised. Because of our old age and public space, we don't think it's anything sexual. If it's younger guy being touched, he'll probably cry molest. Me 60+yo uncle if cry molest, others will laugh their head off. I just smile politely and thank him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 6:39 PM, Guest 60Ucle said: Once, I was in a bus to Chinatown. This old men about 80yo was sitting next to me. The bus was almost empty. I was wearing shorts and he caressed my knees asking me,"uncle ah, how you keep such youthful complexion one?" It's not the sexual kind of caress, more like wishful. It was unexpected. He was wrinkly, old man spots, balding hair and scrawny. I was neither turned on nor off by his touching. I was pleasantly surprised. Because of our old age and public space, we don't think it's anything sexual. If it's younger guy being touched, he'll probably cry molest. Me 60+yo uncle if cry molest, others will laugh their head off. I just smile politely and thank him. Touching without consent can be considered as a molest unless u agreed or feel Shiok? There are chabo in their 60s and 70s kena rape, not sure what the rapaist are thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goodboy Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 6:24 PM, Guest Watch said: And pat you on the head and ask you to run along. Then you smile and say, "Bye UNCLE !!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Watch Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 7:51 PM, Guest Goodboy said: Then you smile and say, "Bye UNCLE !!!" And enjoy their annoyed faces.👋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60Ucle Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 6:51 PM, lonelyglobe said: Touching without consent can be considered as a molest unless u agreed or feel Shiok? There are chabo in their 60s and 70s kena rape, not sure what the rapaist are thinking of. Just because the law said so, doesn't mean touching is taboo or sexual. There are chabo in their 60s and 70s kena raped by younger str8 men, doesn't mean uncle will be raped or molested by 80yo. I don't feel shiok nor overreact. Unlike some ageists here, look at them also they think we uncles want to molest them. That thread quarreling on Safra open showers, they even think uncles cannot be allowed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Watch Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Thomas Ong also ask people don't call him uncle. Becos he's very youthful looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hmmm Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/23/2021 at 5:16 AM, Guest Watch said: Thomas Ong also ask people don't call him uncle. Becos he's very youthful looking. Are you the vain old hag ex-actor Thomas Ong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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