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grannyqueenie Thu 08-Feb-24 15:25:07

Marydoll
and I’m another who uses “folk” all the time! smile

Marydoll Thu 08-Feb-24 13:31:24

Ailidh

Oldbat1

Being Scottish I use folk for adults of all age groups.

Me too!

..and me!

Ailidh Thu 08-Feb-24 13:30:04

Oldbat1

Being Scottish I use folk for adults of all age groups.

Me too!

Kim19 Thu 08-Feb-24 13:28:15

I always think folks sounds friendlier but actually I don't mind at all as long as 'whatever' is used with warmth and kindness.

FoghornLeghorn Thu 08-Feb-24 13:26:39

I don’t like the word folk/s. Don’t know why but it irritates me.

MissAdventure Thu 08-Feb-24 13:22:02

Out of...
My fingers are playing up today

MissAdventure Thu 08-Feb-24 13:21:17

I like "folk" for any age.
It'll be a shame to lose these words out our rich and varied language.

SueDonim Thu 08-Feb-24 13:15:41

How about ‘guys’? wink grin

Oldbat1 Thu 08-Feb-24 13:10:18

Being Scottish I use folk for adults of all age groups.

Joseann Thu 08-Feb-24 13:03:47

Every time I'm on the London Underground they shout, "Move down the platform folks!" And this is to those half my age.

Cossy Thu 08-Feb-24 12:31:23

I’ll take folk, no seniors for me thanks

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 08-Feb-24 12:30:13

Folk-dancing, folk-art and folklore all things which bring me joy, so I am very happy to be folk!

kittylester Thu 08-Feb-24 12:26:05

I hate 'Seniors' it implies that we have to be more grownup!

caknib Thu 08-Feb-24 12:22:19

Ah Baggs,if its cheaper I'm all for it!

Baggs Thu 08-Feb-24 12:17:39

I'm going for a senior's swim this afternoon. It's cheaper than for younguns.

Baggs Thu 08-Feb-24 12:12:43

But I'm happy with younguns and olduns.

Baggs Thu 08-Feb-24 12:12:19

Some people prefer "seniors".

Baggs Thu 08-Feb-24 12:11:54

Either. I'm happy to be a old person or an 'old folk'. Fogey doesn't bother me either.

caknib Thu 08-Feb-24 11:56:19

I've just been looking at a little film designed to encourage people to join an activity.
One selling point was that it is a mixture of young people and older folk. I'm not sure I want to be an old folk. 🙃