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[quote=Anonymous]I can't remember the exact quote, but someone found out how old I am and said something like, "wow, I always wondered how such a young person was so accomplished, but now I realize you're much older than I thought." Thanks for thinking I was a dumb kid, I guess? Telling someone in a professional setting that they look younger than they are is not a compliment. It makes it seem like you think they're immature. Yah, I have a baby face. I look young. But As a mid-40s PhD with 25 years of work experience and 15 years of executive experience, it pisses me off. Enter the all-black clothing and "maternal" hairstyle. Now I always try to work in subtle comments about GenX, or things I did in the 90s, or the shows I watched in the 80s, or whatever, in a very casual way, so that people understand I am older. I mentioned 'zines to a group of college kids and felt positively ancient. Loved it. [/quote]
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