Opening Doors

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It happened twice last week.
Someone waited to let me on the elevator first. “Age before beauty” he said. He was obviously younger. I joked with him in protest.
Then, a few days later, a man held a door for me into a building.
“Age before beauty” he said. Although younger, I didn’t perceive a great age difference. (Maybe my perception was off.)
I thanked him, conveyed that his gesture was appreciated although unnecessary, and shared with him that I’m not ready to receive such courtesies.

My birthday was earlier this week.

I still think that I should be opening doors for others.

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Cayce Crown

You can still open for others and let others open for you.

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 23:31

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Marilyn Genoa

Age is a number with little meaning until its spoken. Being courteous to another is a good thing--not certain why they felt the need to offer a quip for doing something nice however I can't image anyone who uses that expression is ever serious. I continue to hold doors open for everyone and always thank those who do so for me. You and Flo will never be "old". Happy Belated Birthday.

Submitted by SoniaSaleh on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 02:27

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Sonia Saleh

Never liked the expression age before beauty. “After you” is nicer.

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