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I don't like the term 'old farts'. To me they're just gentlemen.

And it works for both sexes.

Which is my point.

Most men don't wear hats nowadays anyway and those who do seem to wear beanies, which aren't so tippable as caps. A nod of the head and a smile work well, I find.

I've no objection to anyone tipping their cap at me. My father tipped his cap but he tipped it to everyone, not just women. He also regarded me as a proper adult once I was one and although always polite, did not patronise me with more "protection" on the street than any other adult would need.

I've no problem with good manners and consideration for others, but I believe egalitarianism is just as important and is, in fact, the most considerate option that exists because those who aspire to it treat everyone with the same respectful manners and consideration, whatever their gender and whatever their age.

Some of the nicest men I've ever had the pleasure to meet have tipped their cap/hat at me, walked on the outside of the pavement and held a door open for me.

I think it's a shame they're dying out. Nothing wrong with good manners and consideration.

Well said, Grumpy!

I don't like your patronising attitude to women, You Old Fart! If you tip your cap to women, then tip it to men too. And, thank you, I don't need or want to be "on the inside for protection" (protection from what, btw?). So you can stuff your old fartiness in your pipe and smoke it, laddie. Sooner yous all die out the better, I say.

My name's Grumpy.

You know what, nytsom? The feeling (mine) is mutual.

Jane10.
Aren't lady farts referred to as
"Shooting Bunnies"?

Born post-war (WW2) I much prefer "Boomers".
Have been called a Boring Old Fart though.
It wasn't meant as a compliment, some undergraduates can be more forthcoming than ever they are diplomatic.

What are old lady farts called? I aspire to be one.

I wonder what makes the OP think we are old ladies ?

I think I prefer boring Old Farts to some members of our species these days.

Is that how you OLD LADIES see us Gents?

I'm so glad I'm not related to any of you!

I appear to be living with one of these! And yes, quite frankly he is boring, but I wouldn't have him any other way.

Cari

Oh dear! While not wishing in any way to denigrate the achievements or ethics of some men in a certain age group, is not the preceding adjective to Old Fart usually "boring"? QED here.