The youth and the elderly of the world today, have many similarities. Yes, they do have their differences, but there just seems to be very few.
These similarities are carried out in every day occurrences. For example, the elderly and the youth are noticeably bad drivers, horrible even. Their driving capabilities are almost to the point where it should be a crime, yet neither group would ever dare to admit to it. Have you ever noticed that sagging objects and features seem to play a significant role in either groups lives. To the young, it is a "hip" fashion statement consisting of oversized shirts and pants which hang past their butts. To the elderly it is constant reminder of their age. There skin, boobs, and anything else gravity can take affect on become a threat to them, mainly to their social lives. The majority of them tend to be forced into a state of denial as a cause of there sagging.
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English: Habiba Adan Salat, a Somali woman in Dolo...One of the most noticeable similarities of the two are their conversational skills. A typical conversation involving either the young or the elderly is quite predictable. If you get their attention your lucky, but no doubt half way through, unless it is a worthy topic, their attention is diminished. Nodding in agreement becomes almost a natural instinct or act to give the impression they know what is being said. This is done in attempt to get through the conversation as quickly as possible. Less than five minutes after the conclusion of the conversation you come to find out your energy has just been wasted. You realize they have no idea what has just been said due to their blunt replies and confused gestures.
If you are to ever find yourself entangled in an argument with an individual from either...