Bossed around

I think people in general are more willing to voice their opinions than was once the case, maybe encouraged by social media.

I don't feel bossed around but I do find, as I get to my mid 60s,responses that often feel patronising and having things explained to me that I know only too well. I've assumed it's ageism kicking in.

I'd LOVE to hear how to exude an air of authority! I have noticed this in some people but usually they're spouting so-called facts, which I often know are wrong, coupled with an inability to listen!

Same here, I'm the bossy one. I often have to bite my tongue when others seem like they could not organise a p* up in a brewery.

No I don't get bossed around by anyone and in fact found it was the older people who were often ruder than the youngsters when I was younger! My neighbours are younger than us (now) and are great.

No I can't imagine being bossed around by anyone other than the grandkids

Not a scenario I recognise.

BradfordLass, absolutely. I have been told I have an air of authority.

No. I'm the bossy one!

People are far too scared of me to boss me about.

<evil laff>

I would never of been outspoken and rude with older people when i was a younger age.

Maybe this is the problem? You are expecting deference and instead are treated like a peer?

No, not me. My daughter bosses me, but then she was doing it when she was a little one . Nobody else does it. Maybe you just have bossy neighbours.

No not happening to me ,maybe its the vibes your giving off .

I can't say that I've noticed anyone bossing me about, apart from my dds. But then they've been doing that since the days they were born, so no change there!

I have very helpful younger neighbours who have done me many good turns but I could never accuse them of bossing me! My DSs usually treat me as an equal which they have earned the right to do.

I can't honestly say I've noticed this and I'm quite a bit older than you.

I admit that sometimes my children assume I know less about technology than I actually do but I don't think they mean to be unkind.

No my neighbours are all nice people who often ask me what colours bins need to go out this week as no one can remember ??

Im the happy one, everyone else isn't then !

No, not neighbours or friends, but my daughter. She thinks she knows it all.....she doesn't really, but I let her think she does ?

Lol aah

Not noticed this at all. The only person who bosses me around is my 5 year old granddaughter ?