I am not a Senior Citizen!

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:39pm

I went to a Dunkin donuts today in my local grocery store to purchase a cup of coffee to drink while shopping. The girl behind the counter rang me up and gave me a 10% off Senior Citizens discount. I explained to her that I was not a senior citizen and to please remove the discount from my tab. She then gave me a strange look. I asked if she knew how old I was . She said, " Oh, I thought you were one of those old people. Take the discount anyway. " I refused the discount. For heavens sake, I am only 48!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:41pm

But you look so young!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:42pm

Oh good lord. Once a month at the pharmacy I work at, we have a 20% off senior's day, and the manager actually want us to ASK people if they qualify instead of: a) just giving them the discount; b) waiting for them to bring it up. You don't know how many awkward moments I've had with, "So...do you qualify for our discount today?" "What discount?" "Oh...for...seniors." [pause] "I'm 51."

After three or four of those, I just give them the damn discount without asking. It's just as mortifying for the person behind the counter!

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:43pm

Thank you Captain Obvious. Perhaps it was the Depends, Prunes and Preparation H in my grocery cart that made her think that.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:46pm

To be fair, though, wouldn't it have been more embarrassing for both parties if she had asked you instead of just giving it to you?

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:48pm

I wouldn't have minded being asked.

[KelRel]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:48pm

Just take the discount, their mistake is your gain.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:49pm

You're welcome. Prep H? Really? Why'd you feel the need to share that information with us, Yentle?

Since we're on the topic of shopping, I once was buying some condoms. The really cute guy behind the counter asked me "Are those for you or your boyfriend?" and gave me a wink.

Later that night, he found out that they were for him.

I will change this if you want me to.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:51pm

I was just kidding about the Preparation H!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:52pm

What about the Depends?

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:52pm

Yenta - check out yesterday's "For Better or For Worse" comic strip. It's about this exact topic!

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:57pm

Tiff -

HAHAHAHAHA!

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 7:19pm

And I am not a ma'am!!
I am 21--that's still young enough to be called "Miss," thank you! I am sick of people older than me calling me "ma'am."
Sorry; just had to vent...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:07pm

I am 59 & look a few years older

My grey hair has benefits. When I get to the window @ a movie theater, I take my hat off & get a senior citizen discount

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:19pm

I'd be thrilled to get a senior discount!

[Beergoggles]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:20pm

well you're closer than me to getting it!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:21pm

You also have to live with your body getting older

I would pay full price to be years younger but you play with the cards you are dealt

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:32pm

I'm not afraid of it. Bring on old age!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:38pm

Whenever Kohl's Dept Store has one of their Sentior Citzens Days, I got shopping and state simply, "I'd like the Senior discount" and I get it.

Heck, 15% is 15%!!!!!!

[Elphaba]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:39pm

oh please, yenta, take the damn discount. I throw my AARP card up anytime I can for a discount

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:45pm

I'm feeling as if Yenta wants us to confirm that she does in fact look like a vibrant, young gal of 48. But how can we do that if we can't see what the Dunkin Donuts clerk saw?

[Elphaba]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:53pm

ROFL Namo....love that

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 10:24pm

My point was that I did not feel comfortable about taking discount that I was not entitled to. The girl behind the counter was a teenager and anyone over 25 is a senior citizen to her.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 10:43pm

Oh- Yenta...what a true honest person you are. It's lovely to know there are still some out there
but...

on the other hand...

It was the cashier's fault for giving you that discount. It was not like you lied to get it. I don't know but if it were me, I'd be kinda embaressed to open my mouth but I guess I can say good job for being upright and true!

[CostumeMistress]

Posted: 9/27/05 at 2:00am

Rose, I also hate being called ma'am. It first happened when I was 16. I've always looked old for my age, but... do you have to call me ma'am?