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Old 07-09-2014, 09:36 AM #25
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I'm not sure there is any objective definition of "old man". Lets face it with more and more people living into their 100s and the retirement age rising and rising - 70 is getting to be like the new 50.

I think "behaving like an old man" is pretending to be vulnerable and less able when you are more than capable.
He doesn't pretend to be vulnerable though. He is a bit unsteady on his feet at times which is understandable and he is almost deaf.

Theres no pretending involved.
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