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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I am asking politely and respectfully that you pause before you use the word "elderly" especially in a scathing way.
You are "elderly" to our fine young grandchildren, but they would NEVER use the term because it isn't polite, or kind.
It is kind of like the word "pig". I have no use for unkindness when another word that is far more correct and less hurtful will do.
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Look at it this way, GG.
To many in TV, the word "elderly" has a special meaning. It is a term of affection, a term of respect (paraphrased from Tom Hagen, Godfather I)
The same cannot be said for "pig", unless we are talking bacon! (sorry VPL)
