Found the Fountain of Youth: 11 Years Younger!

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The discussion revolves around experiences related to age perception and looking younger than one's actual age. A participant shares a recent encounter where they were told they looked ten years younger and were asked for ID while purchasing alcohol, humorously revealing that they are often perceived as much younger than their actual age of 23. They note that people generally guess their age to be around ten years lower, leading to amusing situations, such as a confused clerk when they showed their ID. The conversation touches on societal expectations of appearance, particularly for women, and the awkwardness of comments suggesting that women their age typically look like "moms." The participant reflects on their youthful appearance, mentioning genetics and the impact of facial hair on perceived age for men. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of age perception and the mixed feelings that can arise from being seen as younger than one’s actual age.
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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.
 
waht, 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:
waht, 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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