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23. I honestly think a lot of it is just young people thinking this is a norm and equally

Wed Feb 16, 2022, 11:20 PM

Feb 2022

go thru the frustrations and think it is the way it is while us older people are calling bullshit.

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Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane [View all] Sherman A1 Feb 2022 OP

I'm what you'd call an "older adult" ... ificandream Feb 2022 #1

It would hurt someone with limited vision, regardless of age. Sanity Claws Feb 2022 #2

Hubster and I are older adults.. luvs2sing Feb 2022 #3

In the case you describe the manager Sherman A1 Feb 2022 #4

I am with you brother. bottomofthehill Feb 2022 #6

Absolutely! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #10

I never, never homegirl Mar 2022 #29

Maybe but I hope not. I hope he went back and learned a new skill. jimfields33 Feb 2022 #9

That would have been my solution to the issue Sherman A1 Feb 2022 #14

I just don't worry about it. Chainfire Feb 2022 #17

Check your local library imaginary girl Feb 2022 #18

For some of us, the "local library" is a 40 mile drive. Chainfire Feb 2022 #19

Check your public library hippywife Feb 2022 #20

Ageism permeates the consumer industry. vanlassie Feb 2022 #8

Yes! KT2000 Feb 2022 #16

I am old. I am becoming resistant to change. Chainfire Feb 2022 #11

tech frustrations KT2000 Feb 2022 #15

I'm 45 rownesheck Feb 2022 #24

I have never been in a place without younger people working who PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2022 #25

Osher Institute and other free courses for seniors Lydiarose Feb 2022 #27

I'm just curious...why do you use a debit card? trof Mar 2022 #28