Re: Have you ever been called an old fogey?

When I was having my new boiler fitted, I said to the fitter (who was in his twenties) to let me know when he wanted tea or coffee and I would make it for him. He replied: 'I don't drink tea and coffee, that's for the older generation'.

Re: Have you ever been called an old fogey?

Like I said a whippersnapper.

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I guess I'm young compared with others on here.

But that's why I joined...to try and soak in some wisdom that others have with age, that and to have a good time and make new friends. I got tired of the puerile behaviour which can be found in abundance elswhere on the internet.

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well then still a youngster, and dont you dare call me an old fogey

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Ignorant oaf.

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OK Grand Dad

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It's not only ignorant but condescending too and quite incorrect. Starbucks and the like are full of youngsters.

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I agree but I think he meant as in tradesmen drinking lots of tea when doing a job. I didn't take offence though, he was nice guy.

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When I had the plumbers in not long ago they didn't drink tea or coffee either. I think they just wanted to get the work done as quickly as they could.

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Cheeky blighter! I wouldn't have offered twice.