The young and the old

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In many countries old age is a happy time.Young people in these countries show respect to the old people.Young people listen when old people speak because they believe that an old person is a wise person.in that kind of society old people receive honor,privilege and satisfaction.in Korea,old people are honored and respected.when they are too old to live alone,they live with a son,daughter,or other relatives.when they become sixty one years old,it is a very happy and important event.There is a big party with many guests.They receive many gifts.This birthday even has a special name.The sixty first birthday is called huan gup.the younger people call them grandfather or grandmother ,even if they are not related to them.Their position in life is good because they receive honors and respect.everyone looks forward to this time.