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I work for a Pharmacy at a hospital in Canada.
Today, I had a "1 on 1" with our new manager; basically an opportunity for her to get to know her staff.
Part way through, she asked me about what music I liked, and in response, she listed a few "classic rock" bands like Queen and Pink Floyd. I jokingly mentioned how that was the kind of music I grew up with since that's what my Dad listens to. To this she said, "I know, I'm so old!".
I had no idea how to respond to this. She isn't old by any means (I'd guess ~30), but I didn't know if it was appropriate to contradict her, as that might have been seen as sucking up to, or hitting on her.
I ended up just kind of smiling and laughing to myself while looking away (I'm kind of awkward).
What would have been an appropriate response?
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I work for a Pharmacy at a hospital in Canada.
Today, I had a "1 on 1" with our new manager; basically an opportunity for her to get to know her staff.
Part way through, she asked me about what music I liked, and in response, she listed a few "classic rock" bands like Queen and Pink Floyd. I jokingly mentioned how that was the kind of music I grew up with since that's what my Dad listens to. To this she said, "I know, I'm so old!".
I had no idea how to respond to this. She isn't old by any means (I'd guess ~30), but I didn't know if it was appropriate to contradict her, as that might have been seen as sucking up to, or hitting on her.
I ended up just kind of smiling and laughing to myself while looking away (I'm kind of awkward).
What would have been an appropriate response?
management behavior
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Dawny33, Masked Man♦, gnat, Magisch May 25 '16 at 8:11
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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I work for a Pharmacy at a hospital in Canada.
Today, I had a "1 on 1" with our new manager; basically an opportunity for her to get to know her staff.
Part way through, she asked me about what music I liked, and in response, she listed a few "classic rock" bands like Queen and Pink Floyd. I jokingly mentioned how that was the kind of music I grew up with since that's what my Dad listens to. To this she said, "I know, I'm so old!".
I had no idea how to respond to this. She isn't old by any means (I'd guess ~30), but I didn't know if it was appropriate to contradict her, as that might have been seen as sucking up to, or hitting on her.
I ended up just kind of smiling and laughing to myself while looking away (I'm kind of awkward).
What would have been an appropriate response?
management behavior
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
I work for a Pharmacy at a hospital in Canada.
Today, I had a "1 on 1" with our new manager; basically an opportunity for her to get to know her staff.
Part way through, she asked me about what music I liked, and in response, she listed a few "classic rock" bands like Queen and Pink Floyd. I jokingly mentioned how that was the kind of music I grew up with since that's what my Dad listens to. To this she said, "I know, I'm so old!".
I had no idea how to respond to this. She isn't old by any means (I'd guess ~30), but I didn't know if it was appropriate to contradict her, as that might have been seen as sucking up to, or hitting on her.
I ended up just kind of smiling and laughing to myself while looking away (I'm kind of awkward).
What would have been an appropriate response?
management behavior
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
asked May 24 '16 at 21:57
Carcigenicate
1527
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Dawny33, Masked Man♦, gnat, Magisch May 25 '16 at 8:11
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Dawny33, Masked Man♦, gnat, Magisch May 25 '16 at 8:11
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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What would have been an appropriate response?
Smiling and laughing is a perfectly appropriate response to what appears to have been a mild joke.
Saying "You're not old!" would have been fine as well.
This isn't a big deal, and certainly nothing to worry about.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
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You could either say:
"Age ain't nothing but a number."
Or
"You're only as old as you feel."
...In order to remove the awkwardness from the conversation.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
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2 Answers
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up vote
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What would have been an appropriate response?
Smiling and laughing is a perfectly appropriate response to what appears to have been a mild joke.
Saying "You're not old!" would have been fine as well.
This isn't a big deal, and certainly nothing to worry about.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
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up vote
12
down vote
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What would have been an appropriate response?
Smiling and laughing is a perfectly appropriate response to what appears to have been a mild joke.
Saying "You're not old!" would have been fine as well.
This isn't a big deal, and certainly nothing to worry about.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
What would have been an appropriate response?
Smiling and laughing is a perfectly appropriate response to what appears to have been a mild joke.
Saying "You're not old!" would have been fine as well.
This isn't a big deal, and certainly nothing to worry about.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
What would have been an appropriate response?
Smiling and laughing is a perfectly appropriate response to what appears to have been a mild joke.
Saying "You're not old!" would have been fine as well.
This isn't a big deal, and certainly nothing to worry about.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered May 24 '16 at 22:09
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
222k101649913
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You could either say:
"Age ain't nothing but a number."
Or
"You're only as old as you feel."
...In order to remove the awkwardness from the conversation.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
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up vote
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You could either say:
"Age ain't nothing but a number."
Or
"You're only as old as you feel."
...In order to remove the awkwardness from the conversation.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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up vote
3
down vote
You could either say:
"Age ain't nothing but a number."
Or
"You're only as old as you feel."
...In order to remove the awkwardness from the conversation.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
You could either say:
"Age ain't nothing but a number."
Or
"You're only as old as you feel."
...In order to remove the awkwardness from the conversation.
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
11.8k105373
answered May 24 '16 at 22:24
Jim G.
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11.8k105373
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