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Category: Serendipity | Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:50 pm

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My husband and I are in our 70's, and we are the youngest people on our road. Covid has been a blessing in disguise, because we not longer have to have conversations face-to-face. However, it can be very interesting on the phone.
We have learned these tricks and techniques:
#1 Prime the pump. Oldsters often do not tune in until halfway through a conversation, and you have to repeat yourself ad infinitum. Start slow and don't say anything important until you have the listener's attention. Careful, never do this when you have something else to do soon, or plan to have dinner on time.
#2 Enunciate. "Would you like some bread" gets the reply, "I haven't read that." Don't get frustrated, just speak slowly and very, very clearly.
#3 Say goodbye loudly. After a somewhat prolonged conversation you are entitled to get on with your life. But be sure the listener hears you sign off, or you will immediately get a call saying "we were cut off!"
#4 Get younger friends. This speaks for itself.


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Sjoerd wrote on Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:59 pm:

Oh dear Jane. I do so love reading anything you write. Well, we both do here. This was another priceless commentary from you.
—Sjoerd

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Sjoerd wrote on Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:23 pm:

I read your entry to my Bride and we had a good laugh. She suggested that I compliment you on it…so here I am.
Looking at the only message left yo you about this very funny posting…
I just hung my head and wondered what category of elderly I am.
:-(

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