This is fun when talking to older relatives in a family-only environment. But when friends and lovers are around – Red Flag! Readers will learn how to Avoid these conversations when friends and lovers meet the family. They will learn how to Deflect this question by saying, “Better yet, do you remember when George Bush was president? Does my hair look bushy today? Let me go check!”
Dodge this by learning. This chapter will provide assistance to craftily respond to the “do you remember” questions.
October 16, 19--. .*. Today was a good day. I was able to look quizzically at Jim, who while he was referencing an episode of “The Avengers”. Because of my expression he knew the show was before my time and said so. But this expression and reaction is just fine for memories you DO have too. But be careful not to simply seem senile.
* Get in the habit of not dating events in your life except in a diary that only you will see. This prevents the possibility of people piecing together how old you are.
Time stands still at a moment like this. Jim is 20 or 30 years older than me. He says things like, “I remember when I was young and ambitious.” You really can fool people by being secretive about your age. Enjoy the flattering moment but be careful, it usually leads to an inquiry about your age if it can be detected by your expression that the person is off in their assessment of your age.
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