Found the Fountain of Youth: 11 Years Younger!

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The thread discusses perceptions of age and how individuals are often perceived to look younger than their actual age. Participants share personal anecdotes about being carded, age guesses, and the humorous situations that arise from these experiences. The scope includes personal reflections and social interactions related to age appearance.

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  • One participant shares a humorous experience of being told they look 10 years younger than their age, leading to a lighthearted discussion about age perception.
  • Another participant comments on the necessity for clerks to check IDs, suggesting that the humor in the situation is independent of the clerk's job security.
  • A participant notes that people often guess their age to be about 10 years younger, indicating a common experience of underestimation in age appearance.
  • Several participants recount their own experiences of being carded, with one mentioning that the last time they were carded was eight years ago.
  • Discussion includes the impact of facial hair on perceived age, with one participant suggesting that not shaving can make them look older.
  • Another participant humorously remarks on their young appearance despite being nearly 30, expressing a desire for this perception to last.
  • Comments about genetics and the effects of aging, such as having white hair at a young age, are also shared.

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Participants generally share similar experiences regarding being perceived as younger than their actual age, but there is no consensus on the reasons behind these perceptions or their significance.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and experiences that may not be universally applicable, and the discussion does not resolve the varying factors influencing age perception.

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Individuals interested in social perceptions of age, personal anecdotes related to aging, and the humorous aspects of being perceived as younger may find this discussion engaging.

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I think I must've found it :rolleyes:

The other day a guy approached me that I should be smiling (of course, what else is new). He told me I looked 10 years younger than my age (apparently I am supposed to look like a mom). I rather just look my age, but ok.

So today I went to buy some coffee liqueur and they asked for my ID! That makes me 18! 11 Years younger! The guy behind me in the line, probably in his fifties, asked whether he should be showing his ID as well :smile: I had a big laugh over it, maybe I should try it again next week!
 
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The clerk has to check your id, otherwise the clerk's job is on the line at your expense. The 50 year old guy will laugh anyways, regardless if the clerk gets fired or not.
 
On average, I would say people guess my age to be about 10 years lower than it is. If someone tells me they're going to guess my age I tell them it won't be easy because I'm younger than I look. That takes the average down few more years.
 
what, I didn't mind at all to show my ID, I just said "sure" and showed it. The clerk became very confused after that, which made it a funny situation.
 
Someone guessed that I was in my early thirties and I am twenty-three fun. fun. fun.

Already having white hair doesn't help. Genetics are awesome.
 
Last time I was carded was one eldest child ago. That's 8 years.
 
It's all about the beard for guys. When I don't shave, look about five years older.
 
Monique said:
what, I didn't mind at all to show my ID, I just said "sure" and showed it. The clerk became very confused after that, which made it a funny situation.
Monique, you do look very young. You lucky girl!
 
Evo said:
Monique, you do look very young. You lucky girl!
:smile: thank you, let's just wait a few years before telling me that I look young :wink:
I thought it was awkward that the guy said "women your age look like.. moms". That sure made me feel old.
 
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I'm nearly 30 but I look 20. It doesn't make me feel giddy yet. Maybe give it ten years?
 

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