do you get along better with people who are older than you,or younger?

hello - two butterflies
China
June 18, 2008 11:03pm CST
i think it depends on the person's mental age.but usual younger people tend to be drawn to me and my attention and company,for whatever reason.older people like that i'm outspoken and will say what's on my mind in tune to a heartbeat.i guess it depends,but i'd prefer the older group.this way i can learn something and not have to answer the never-ending "why"question that the younger crowd seems to live by. i work with many people older than me.they all kind to me and care for me.
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• Pakistan
19 Jun 08
Well, I have and had many friends in my life who were either younger than me or elder than me but I have this as accord with my needs. Right now I am doing a MBA program and I have many elder friends who usually perform combined studies with me and I are used to get togather in liesure time. And after I thing, it helps me because, I can have a chance to know their experiences
• Pakistan
20 Jun 08
Well. it might be a good approach for you. But if you get some elder dudes with you then you can get more education and information from their life and experiences
@Lock_Heed (210)
• United States
20 Jun 08
The younger crowd tends to shadow me around, gets rather annoying. I hang with the older crowd most of the time, they offer more options, lol. People around my age are usually everywhere without cause. I don't understand it. I like to think things through.
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
I enjoy much the company of people my age because there's a lot of topics that we can share.We have a lot of things in common. But I gained more knowledge and different perspective about life from people older than me.
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
19 Jun 08
It depends on the situation. And on the person. I have friends that are younger. As well as ones that are older. Certain discussions are better with those that are around my age or older.
• United States
20 Jun 08
I think I get along with people of all ages. I've always been a people person. I try to be as open-minded and helpful as possible to everyone. There are times when I can be very mature and serious, but I have times when I act just like a teenager.
• India
19 Jun 08
I like to have friends of my same age group as well as bit older/younger. Its upto the mannerism of the people tend to get involved in relationships with other people. I always welcome people join me in anything.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
19 Jun 08
As a rule, I get along better with peoplewho are younger than me. I find it easier to chat with youngsters on a range of topics and love interacting with them. It keeps me happy and cheerful. I get along better with youngsters than people who are of my age[I am fifty one] , because I do not generally share the interests of people who are of the same age as I.
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
For me, i get better getting along with younger people. I am a easy go lucky person and i love going with your one's rather than in older one's. In older one's they are more focus in there career and earnings. I get bored conversing serious talks. that is why i prefer younger person to be get along with that older one's.
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
i do. it doesn't matter if they were younger or older than me. i know how to draw their attention and i also know how to talk or tell something in them.
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Good day... I'd prefer older people as company. They are living books of knowledge and experiences and if you try to listen you've got wisdom as bonus.
@patzel88 (3310)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
i have friends older than me and also younger than me but in my observation, age cannot be determined a person as long as they are mature and can handle the situations.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
I tend to get along better with children because I don't need to put up any pretenses around them. With older people, I need to be mindful of what I say and how I act. Older ones tend to judge others and I hate to be judged even if I am guilty of doing that myself. You're right though, a person's mental age is an important factor in getting along with him or her.
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Some of my friends are older to me and some are young...I think age doesn't matter for as long as you have a good relationships with each other... With my friends, I learned so many things especially the old ones... I also learned something from the young one.. But in my job, I am the youngest of all... They treating me like a baby since many said that I don't look old at my age.. They cannot believe that I am already 20 because I look like 16... Sometimes, it makes me blush but most of the time I feel disappointed and embarrassed because in the disco house they don't allow me to enter... Anyways, I like being with people in different ages because they were fun to be with...
• India
19 Jun 08
Hello ! Well, i have very different nature. I get attached to every body. I don't make differences that they are young or old. I just get along well with one and all, except for few exceptions! Cheers!Happy Mylotting!
@ddnj2006 (652)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
It depends upon the maturity of the person I'm getting along. Even they are younger or not, as long as we can cope up with each other and accept each other's personality, we are working on. My friends older than me gives me better advise than those my younger friends. Although when it comes to getting together, my younger friends offers much response than those oldies. It just shows they have their own advantages. (,")
• India
19 Jun 08
I think that the personality attracts people towards us. If some body feels comfortable with our company they will become our friends. In your case the younger people may be comfortable with you because you can think like them and behave like them. If you want to be in company of older people, you have to see what are the things they like and how they feel and react. If you can behave intune with their behaviour you will also get the attention of older people who you want to make friends with.
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Yes I do just fine. I also know how to distant myself from people (whether older or younger) who clash with my personality. I treat everybody right because each of us has its own personality, weakness and bad habits and I tend to understand that but I also keep myself from unhealthy surrounding so I would grow the way better people do hehehe..
• United States
19 Jun 08
I am a nineteen year old, soon to be twenty, who has been told on more than one occasion that I am very mature for my age. Some how I was never into the high school drama and was always more interested in real world topics. I do not consider myself a genius but I am very well versed in politics and current news related issues. I find it refreshing to carry on a conversation with someone who can contribute to my knowledge base. Unfortunately these usually do not include my peers. While I do have several close friends who are around my age, my best friend is in her mid thirties. Some people might judge the relationship as awkward or weird but it is nice to share experiences and compliment each other the way best friends should.
@cncoke (439)
• China
19 Jun 08
Yes,i get along with people who are older than me or younger.Because I care about nothing but friendship.I want to make friends with all kinds of people.
@allamgirl (2140)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
i usually get along with people my own age, probably because i don't really hang out with older or younger people. i have a few friends who are a bit older than i am so i guess i could get along with older people when i want to, it's just that they tend to see me as a little kid, probably 'cause i look young