6 phrases people shouldn't say in 50 years, can be useful for you when dealing with people of mature and old age. Many do not even suspect how much some phrases of "adults" can offend.
We bring to your attention 6 phrases that should be avoided when communicating with people who have crossed the 50-year mark.
"You are not at that age anymore"
Usually this phrase is spoken to elderly people when they choose supposedly “youth” ways of entertainment. Nevertheless, respect should be shown to the older generation, despite the fact that in our eyes their actions may seem somehow strange.
In fact, today there is no entertainment that would be suitable for any particular age group. For example, ten years ago, an old man with a mobile phone could surprise the younger generation, while today almost all people who are already well over 50 have mobile phones.
"It will be hard for you to figure this out."
As they get older, many people do become slower. They do not always manage to master certain skills as quickly as young people.
However, hearing a phrase like this will make it even more difficult for people in their 50s to reach their goal. And for many of them it will sound like an insult. Better to say something like: "This is not so easy to figure out, but I think you will definitely succeed."
"Your views are out of date"
It is not because a person is getting older that outlooks on life become outdated. This largely depends on the pace of development of society, the political environment, technology and a number of other factors.
Every day something ceases to be relevant. After all, what seems modern to us today will later be considered irrevocably outdated. Therefore, you should avoid the presented phrase, which should not be said to people over 50 years old.
"I know better"
Saying to a representative of the older generation the phrase “I know better”, the person is insulting the dignity of the elderly interlocutor. In essence, he discounts his advice and experience that people in their 50s are so proud of.
"For your age ..."
The presented phrase can serve as a praise for a young man, thus comparing him to a professional. However, for people of the older age category, such words will be offensive.
Thus, you make the interlocutor an unexpected exception to some rules that you often invented yourself.
"You can not understand"
Quite often, you put in such a phrase a harmless meaning: "our views do not coincide." However, a person over 50 may perceive your words differently.
He may think that he has significantly less mental capacity than you. Sometimes, you kind of put him in his place, thereby showing disrespect.
