What do you personally consider as old

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:04

Im only now thinking of myself as middle aged, however I have just heard someone in their early thirties being classed as "old"

rbdcay · 18/07/14 - 13:05

70 and up but to me people are as young as they feel. Until they classify themselves as "old" then I won't either.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:06

rbdcay wrote: »

70 and up but to me people are as young as they feel. Until they classify themselves as "old" then I won't either.

Same

Blondie X · 18/07/14 - 13:06

When I was 14, 30 seemed ancient. Now I'm in my 40's I think 50 is positively youthful.

I don't really think for people as old until their mid 60's

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:11

It depends on the person I think. I know a 93 year old who I don't consider to be old. He is full of energy and enthusiasm.
I know someone else who is 60 and the total opposite, no interest in life and seem content that way.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:12

Old depends on how old you are, so anything over double my current age is what I'd consider "old".

But then it also depends on the person and how healthy they are.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:19

I would say once you're in the final quarter of the average life expectancy of your country then you're officially old. You're not as old as you feel - your birth certificate doesn't lie ;-)

RebelScum · 18/07/14 - 13:23

Depends on the person, their background and environment. I wouldn't consider someone who is 70 to be old if they were active, positive and open minded. I would consider someone in their 50s old if they lead an unhealthy lifestyle and were generally ignorant and closed minded.

If I was generalising, I'd say 80+

sweh · 18/07/14 - 13:23

I agree that your view of old depends on your age.

80+ is old.

Snaaaap. Above's right.

Blondie X · 18/07/14 - 13:24

WoodenCat wrote: »

It depends on the person I think. I know a 93 year old who I don't consider to be old. He is full of energy and enthusiasm.
I know someone else who is 60 and the total opposite, no interest in life and seem content that way.

I'm sure we all know someone who was born old. There is a guy in work who isn't yet 40 and yet he has had an air of 'old man' about him since he was in his mid 20's

Ella Nut · 18/07/14 - 13:26

Honestweegie wrote: »

Im only now thinking of myself as middle aged, however I have just heard someone in their early thirties being classed as "old"

Who was doing that? An eight year old? I refuse to believe any adult with a reasonable level of intelligence would class someone in the thirties as old.

80s is old.

sweetpeanut · 18/07/14 - 13:28

To me being old is a state of mind.
I know some "old" people who just have a wonderful outlook on life and never seem old.

I know some young people who have such a crappy, negative outlook they seem old and finished

So I cant really define what is old to me.

yaristaman · 18/07/14 - 13:34

Ella Nut wrote: »

Who was doing that? An eight year old? I refuse to believe any adult with a reasonable level of intelligence would class someone in the thirties as old.

80s is old.

I imagine it depends on the context. In most walks of life 30 is nowhere near old but a footballer who is in early to mid-30's could be described as old in terms of the life span of their particular job.

Personally old to me is my age plus 30-40 years

Jasper92 · 18/07/14 - 13:39

I'm 21, and consider 50 to be old.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:40

My grandfather always told me it was the point at which one has to gather their strength to get out of a chair. I'll stick with that.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:43

I'd say like 70?

I mean I'm 22 and whilst I wouldnt say I was old, i'd say a lot of "youth" things don't appeal to me; i.e. drinking excessively, clubbing holidays, and such.

Walter Neff · 18/07/14 - 13:44

RebelScum wrote: »

Depends on the person, their background and environment. I wouldn't consider someone who is 70 to be old if they were active, positive and open minded. I would consider someone in their 50s old if they lead an unhealthy lifestyle and were generally ignorant and closed minded.

If I was generalising, I'd say 80+

That is good news, three years to go before I am officially old.

At 77, I feel happier and healthier than I have ever been in my life. I was in the gym by 7.45 this morning, as I am four days a week. I completed by first London Marathon last year, and I hope that it won't be my last.

I know that it is an old cliché, but it is true, age is a state of mind, that is of course if you are lucky enough like me to enjoy good health.

Walter Neff · 18/07/14 - 13:45

Jasper92 wrote: »

I'm 21, and consider 50 to be old.

I can assure you that you won't be feeling like that if you are lucky enough to reach 50. ;-)

unique · 18/07/14 - 13:45

Honestweegie wrote: »

Im only now thinking of myself as middle aged, however I have just heard someone in their early thirties being classed as "old"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_age

I pretty much agree with wiki. I couldn't explain it any better really. some of the other replies seem to reflect some of this, in that people of different ages may have different ideas of being old. but of course in addition to old, you have terms such as elderly

RebelScum · 18/07/14 - 13:45

Walter Neff wrote: »

That is good news, three years to go before I am officially old.

At 77, I feel happier and healthier than I have ever been in my life. I was in the gym by 7.45 this morning, as I am four days a week. I completed by first London Marathon last year, and I hope that it won't be my last.

I know that it is an old cliché, but it is true, age is a state of mind, that is of course if you are lucky enough like me to enjoy good health.

How's your memory? ;-)

Ella Nut · 18/07/14 - 13:47

yaristaman wrote: »

I imagine it depends on the context. In most walks of life 30 is nowhere near old but a footballer who is in early to mid-30's could be described as old in terms of the life span of their particular job.

Personally old to me is my age plus 30-40 years

I'm assuming it wasn't said in the context of a job, otherwise the comment would have been irrelevant to this thread.

Yes, plus 30 - 40 years is a good benchmark. I also like the post about mustering up all your strength to get out of a chair, I will go with that (in the event of just "getting old", not due to illness).

Walter Neff · 18/07/14 - 13:50

RebelScum wrote: »

How's your memory? ;-)

Well, off the top of my head, I started work on Thursday 8th August 1952. I went in the army 16th August 1955, left 16 July 1958, and retired 31st October 2001, so I guess that it is OK for dates anyway.

TheTruth1983 · 18/07/14 - 13:51

It's all relative.

To me, 60 seems old; but to a 13 year old, I would seem old.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:51

I'll be 28 in a few months time, 2 years away from 30 makes me feel bloody old.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:53

evesapples131 wrote: »

I'll be 28 in a few months time, 2 years away from 30 makes me feel bloody old.

I'll be 30 in 4 years.

The person I feel sorry for most is my mum for having to put up with me for that long.

[Deleted User] · 18/07/14 - 13:55

A_Zombie wrote: »

I'll be 30 in 4 years.

The person I feel sorry for most is my mum for having to put up with me for that long.

Ah, you're only 26, you ain't lived yet dude

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