Respect? no thanks. just use my name

Showing care for seniors is nice, but we can do without the hurt feelings

"Congratulations, you're getting a promotion," my friend blurted over the phone the other day. I was confused; I had no idea what she meant. "My son's having a baby," she added excitedly. "You're going to be a grandma."

"Wow. Congratulations," I said, although what I was thinking was, "Am I that old?"