From 'you look great for your age' to 'the elderly are so cute,' our well-intended words can sometimes miss the mark when we're trying to compliment an older adult" (Reader's Digest).
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where something you said to an older adult rubbed them the wrong way? Join us this week as we discuss a list of phrases to hold off on until you know your audience well... as well as some lines that should just be left unsaid altogether.
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- Julie's Uplifting Story: 15 Signs You’re Officially Old (and That’s Okay!)
- Inga's Uplifting Story: End of an Era
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