When I used to work at Disneyland years ago, I noticed that they had ticket takers that ranged in age from 25-75 years old. Everyone is kind, courteous, and helpful when admitting you into the Park...I couldn't help seeing the the elderly got more of a joy out of it especially with the young kids coming in...
THE AWE OF IT ALL
They knew how special it would be for a young kid to come into Disneyland and they lend that knowledge to make it extra special. It is a deep and genuine greeting and they contribute to the experience and awe of it all. Parents are grateful too...
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ELDERLY
Grandparents and great grandparents possess jewels they have discovered and accumulated through-out their lives.....your choice to use....or lose. They have tested beliefs and traveled down some familiar roads we may just need to hear about...
JUST LISTEN....DON'T ARGUE
I recently ran into a man who found his grandmothers diary. In it were stories of the Civil War as told to her by her father and family. They were so fascinating the man interviewed his grandmother and she expounded on some of the "diary" writings. There was so much data that he organized it into a Civil War book....
OH...THOSE RECIPES
Every generation has recipes....secrets that involve eating and the making of different foods and drinks. A very wealthy man I used to work for would sometimes reward his employees with some of his wife's cooking. She was an older Jewish lady from Latvia. She made a thanksgiving one time with everything you'd expect, but spiced and prepared with a different flavor....TO DIE FOR......I had this lady's coffee too and it was coffee I have never had since. Tasty, aromatic, flavorful, and no sweeteners or cream needed or wanted. She took the secret to her grave...
THE WHY AND THE HOW OF LIFE.....often revealed
They know things...lots of things about people, places and things. Patience, understanding and how to keep warm and why its best to let something stew and what to buy and when and how to store it. They know how to appreciate a car, TV, clothes, appliances, personal items and keepsakes and..... keep a good home.
ATE LUNCH, CRACK JOKES.....THERE IS NO WRONG
I recently had a lunch with a group of elderly people (25) I ran into at a tourist outing recently. They invited us to join them and we had meaningful conversation. I was able to crack a few well timed PG rated jokes of which everyone had a hearty laugh....now that they know all about life.....
GET A GLIMPSE OF WHERE YOU ARE HEADING
Well mannered, mild mannered, and full of a wealth of knowledge, if you want an exceptional experience...if you are up to it...visit and interact with the elderly.....
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