This happened and it makes me feel old and cross

Does she take sugar?

Wasn’t there a book written by a wheelchair bound women called “does she take sugar” which says it all really. Having spent some time in a wheelchair I can really sympathise

BlueBelle

I ve never had it happen I don’t think

Do you think it was because as you d had drops in your eyes and couldn’t see, needing someone with you and the receptionist gave the directions to the person doing the directing

Just a thought

My thoughts exactly.

Bluebell

That sounds perfectly logical.
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Does he take sugar ?

Bluebelle, if you are prepared to put up with being looked past because you are old and with a younger person, that's up to you.
I would hope to be polite, but I shall in future mention that it was I who had asked for information, not my younger companion.

I suspect Bluebelle is right. Don’t let it upset you.

I ve never had it happen I don’t think

Do you think it was because as you d had drops in your eyes and couldn’t see, needing someone with you and the receptionist gave the directions to the person doing the directing

Just a thought

Yes do challenge it. And also talk to your DD. Ask her to always refer the receptionist or whoever back to you if/when this happens.
So irritating. I always attend appts on my own so it doesnt happen to me. And when I have dilating drops at the glaucoma clinic I go by bus. Luckily one drops me nearby. So I dont need a driver, but I can sympathise with now annoying this attitude is.

I am with you, why do people treat us stupid. Could still teach them a lesson or two!!!

It is SO annoying when people do that. My instant response was to say yes, challenge it in no uncertain terms but then I thought what a difficult job hospital reception staff have so I would say challenge it gently.

Yes it needs to be challenged Romola and I'm not surprised it made you feel old and cross.