Act Your Age
@frontvisions101 (16043)
Philippines
January 18, 2011 4:36am CST
As you may know, I'm currently training on a company and I just got home from work, a little exhausted. Training is a lot of work, brain work actually but it's not what drained me today. It's about this wavemate of mine. He's like old, maybe 50 or 60 years old, I don't know what jurassic period he was born. The thing is, I don't usually diss old people but this old timer is really getting on my nerves. He's just pulling the wrong strings. When we were outside the workplace, me and colleagues, all ready to go home, he kept on making vulgar sentiments. They were implied but I'm sure they were intended for me. What I did after that, I raised my middle finger at him. He was just shocked upon seeing the gesture. He was just standing there looking at me with his mouth open. 
I'm not supposed to treat old people like that, I know, but he just pushed me over my limit.
I just realized after that no matter how old you are, if you don't act respectable or simply act your age, you're bound to get dissed. I'm not the type to diss old people but even I have my limits. I don't want anyone stepping on my personality and my ego like that and he did. I'm not proud of what I did but I'm not sorry either.
I'm not supposed to treat old people like that, I know, but he just pushed me over my limit.
I just realized after that no matter how old you are, if you don't act respectable or simply act your age, you're bound to get dissed. I'm not the type to diss old people but even I have my limits. I don't want anyone stepping on my personality and my ego like that and he did. I'm not proud of what I did but I'm not sorry either.3 people like this
17 responses
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Yeah. That antique moron is a pain in the neck. I just thought it was time to introduce him to the middle finger. 
@Gameslayer007 (862)
• United States
18 Jan 11
Definitely would have done something worse, like asked in detail what he was reffering to, preferably in front of his supervisor!
@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
18 Jan 11
I was also born in the jurassic age. From what I gather from your post, a man (no matter what agehe was) was vulgar and rude to you. If it had happened to me, I would tell him looking at his eyes that I don´t like that and please to stop. Usually that is enough because anyone can feel ashamed if they are confronted that way. Your reaction (from my jurassic point of view) was as vulgar as his.
I don´t think that age makes actions better or worse. Some signs are not nice, even made by babies, and some vulgar rapports aren´t either. I don´t think he did not act his age: I think he was rude and gross no matter what age.
By the way, 50 or 60 is not necesarilly old. Old is a state of mind. I once saw a 20 year OLD person. He had forgotten to wonder at the beauty of the universe, he had forgotten to be adventurous. Pity! He had lost his youth forever.
Take care!
THE OL´ WITCH OF THE SOUTH
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Well, it's as vulgar as his but at least I'm acting my own age. Plus, the sentiments are implied so I had to imply my reaction as well.
@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
18 Jan 11
Why don´t you tell him that you don´t like his behaviour, better still in the presence of others so he will be embarrased?
I still do that
I still do that
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Well he did get a reaction and I'm not taking it back. I'm also not afraid to hit him once or twice, depends on how much his head needs it.
@autofreak (25)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Maybe you caught him having a bad mood. Or you can ignore him as much as you can. If not well it is up to you just remember violence is not always the solution.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
18 Jan 11
Its usually the much older folks like the ones who are not in their 70s, 80s and up who are the more respecful and sweet people. The new older ones (the 70 to 80 something's children) seem to have a sense of entitlement or the prince/princess complex. They're the ones that use their age to try and get away with treating people like crap.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
18 Jan 11
Just wanted to add that I don't mean all of you in that. But out of senior citizens Its usually in that age group that is the most obnoxious.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Well this dude needs discipline. I wouldn't mind slamming his cranium on the pavement to get his brain moving the right way.
@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
You're bad! you should act your age too
I guess tomorrow you're fired
I guess tomorrow you're fired@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
FU. I'm not gonna get fired. I'm the great one.
I'm not gonna get fired. I'm the great one. 1 person likes this
@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
You might be the great one but you're still not the boss
What does FU stands for?
What does FU stands for?@autofreak (25)
• Philippines
22 Jan 11
No hes not gonna get fired. The old guy should be the one because of unprofessinal behaviour am i correct frontvisions?
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
18 Jan 11
In my humble opinion, you are no better than he is. You were just as rude and immature as he was. Surely a few words to state your duspleasure would have gone further than lowering yourself to his level. I read the whole thread, and some of your answers to the posts show a total lack of respect and a very judgemental attitude. Yes, he was wrong. And so were you.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
The thread's title is Act Your Age. At least I acted like mine. Besides, it's easy to say that because you weren't there. If you're pushed to the limit like he kept on insulting your principles in life, your family, etc.. I don't think you'll be able to hold on either.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
Yep there is no age where obscene gestures are allowed but there is an age group that is expected to act like that.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
Yep, I'm sure he was. I couldn't believe it myself. An old guy, dissing me? What an @sshole.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
18 Jan 11
I probably wouldve done the same thing. I don't let anyone get to me like that or walk all over me. If you piss me off and treat me wrong i'll do it right back to you. That's only way your gonna learn and live. You shouldn't be treated disrespectfully so if someone does then yes you have a right to do it right back. Now hopefully after this incident it wont happen again and he will change his ways, but probably not.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Yeah, nobody's stepping on me like that and just gets away with it. It's either the middle finger or the other middle finger.
@megamatt (14291)
• United States
18 Jan 11
I'm under the opinion that it does not matter what age you are. If you are old enough to know better, then you are going to get what you deserve. Therefore they should not act surprised when they get a receipt of some sort. It is not something that we should really take pride in doing. Still when push does come to shove, something has got to give and there are times where you just reach your breaking point.
In the end, I think that some people grow up. Many others in fact just get older and are forever in high school. In fact, I have seen people in high school who look more mature and reserved then a lot of old people. There are just sometimes where people get frustrated and I want to take them to task. It really does depend on the situation how much it would annoy me.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Yep. Everybody has their limits, he knows that and yet he just keeps pushing. I'm even suprised he was stunned with my gesture. I honestly thought he was expecting that.
@sweetloveforeve (13120)
• Portugal
18 Jan 11
ahah thats fun that you did that^^ you are right even old people sometimes deserve that we act like that. if he disrespected you, you did the right thing ^^ that way for sure he wont step on you again. he must respect you. he has no right to judge you bcs like you said you just started working in that company so he doesnt know you well. he is no one to judge you at all. he should think before be mean to others so i agree with you^^ dont be sorry ^^ 
he should be the one to be sorry about.
thats fun that you did that^^ you are right even old people sometimes deserve that we act like that. if he disrespected you, you did the right thing ^^ that way for sure he wont step on you again. he must respect you. he has no right to judge you bcs like you said you just started working in that company so he doesnt know you well. he is no one to judge you at all. he should think before be mean to others so i agree with you^^ dont be sorry ^^ he should be the one to be sorry about.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Hello sweetie
, they shouldn't do that if they want to be respected. they should earn it and they should act as their age and prove to be a role model..i can't believe that such people still exist.
, they shouldn't do that if they want to be respected. they should earn it and they should act as their age and prove to be a role model..i can't believe that such people still exist.@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
You are right. And your answers are always sweet. Good to see you again. You've been busy, I guess.
Good to see you again. You've been busy, I guess.
@preppydezza (309)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
It is very difficult to respect a man like that even if he is old. If I have been in your situation and I could not cool down my head, worst is yet to come. I could have curse him infront of many people. It would be a derogatory thing for me but you see, when you are mad, anything happens. It was just good that you did not embarass yourself to the people surrounding you. ;)
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
I guess you'll only be embarrassed when you talk too much and he did that's why he embarrassed himself. I mean, it'll be hard for him to take that: getting FU'd by someone younger than him. I'm sure he's still thinking about it now.
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
22 Jan 11
That is true. There are a lot of people that don't act there age & it's pretty stupid. Gets on my nerves as well. Sorry to hear.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
22 Jan 11
Yeah, well I feel pity for the old timer. Had a talk with him and he said he's racketing on how to get money because he's also putting his two kids to school. For me though, if he keeps that kind of attitude towards others he won't get far. He'll always be slammed down by karma.
@Gameslayer007 (862)
• United States
18 Jan 11
This reminds me of the song, what's my age again.
LOL
No way should you feel bad! Old people think they have the right to be rude just because they are old. They feel they can get away with anything. It's one thing to respect someone that deserves it, but I will never respect my elders on account of them still being alive. If you are an evil being it doesn't matter how old you are! I am so tired of old people being given the benefit of doubt just because of their age.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Yeah, they seem to have a notion that they won't get picked on or dissed whatever they do. Proved him wrong.
@lizmik143 (137)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
I have the same experience with an officemate twenty years older than me. There are times when he picked on me and threw jokes with vulgar implications. There are times I insulted him for those antics but sometimes it makes me feel guilty knowing he was older than me. You are true in saying that older people should act respectable by showing it.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
Thank you. I just proved my point. There were negative responses but I don't think if they were in the same situation that they can do what they posted.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Hello Frontvisions,
that's one thing about call centers, we are ALL EQUAL most specially if it's in the agent job. he can't do stuff like he needs to earn respect from others, who the hell he think he is.i think old people should be more of a role model than try to act like teenagers. I am impressed you were so tolerant when you could have slap him in the face or knock him out..
Well, at least you were able to control yourself, you seemed to be aggressive in real life. and that's good because people have no control unless you make a stand. i think you should be proud for making you're stand.
. he can't do stuff like he needs to earn respect from others, who the hell he think he is.i think old people should be more of a role model than try to act like teenagers. I am impressed you were so tolerant when you could have slap him in the face or knock him out..
Well, at least you were able to control yourself, you seemed to be aggressive in real life. and that's good because people have no control unless you make a stand. i think you should be proud for making you're stand.@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
I don't really wanna be that aggressive because it comes with aggression and I can't handle aggression that much. Hurting people isn't the most pleasant sight for me but, lo and behold, I do it.
@rasshion (47)
• United States
18 Jan 11
I would have done the same thing. Actually, I may have been a bit more confrontational. I have anger issues lol. I don't care how old a person is. if they are being rude to me they can expect to be corrected in one way or another. And someone as old as him should have known better. I don't apologize for standing up for myself. And I think that they should give respect in order to get it.
@autofreak (25)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
Yes i experience the same thing on my previous emloyer before. It really needs a lot of patience. It is all about respecting each other. So try to not be angry as long as you can. Just breathe in and breathe out.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
I guess you're right but I'm not good on breathing. I'm nicotine filled.
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