SDC Members React to ‘Boomer’ Shopping Hour Proposal
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We recently wrote an article about a proposed ‘boomer’ hour at a supermarket, exclusive for senior shoppers. Understandably, SDC members had a lot to say.
The ‘proposal' cited reasons such as:
- older customers lingering in the aisles to socialise;
- being ‘slower’ and inconveniencing workers and parents in a hurry.
Here’s what some of our members had to say:
Member @kerrikennel said: ‘According to my age, I am a boomer. When I go shopping, I am often stuck in the aisles by younger people who are checking out the stock with their trolleys jammed right in the middle of the aisle so no one else can pass. How rude! I reckon these younger Gen X and Gen Y should only be allowed to shop at a certain time each day, to give us boomers ease to shop in a timely manner.’
Member @Khate said: ‘To think that at age 80 I am too old to shop in my own time… and at my own speed… slow, is galling, to say the least. I have done my time, paid my taxes, been kind to others, volunteered for a variety of things from the Blind Society for two years to Aged Care homes for about five years, Scouts for 20 Years, Ambulance for four years, Preschools and schools, Canoeing, fundraising for events like the BV 100 which raised money for Cerebral Palsy, was official at many, many races. My time was freely given and taken, I might add. Very little thanks came my way, no flowers, no thank you nights etc., I was just one of the drones, and today when I read stuff like this, ‘too slow’, etc. I feel extremely bitter. D*** it all, I paid my dues, and now I and others like me are being pushed to the limits.’
Member @StarTrekker said: ‘When I shop at supermarkets, I find that it is the parents with kids hogging the aisles and gossiping. I am in a wheelchair, and there is no consideration for me trying to get past.’
Member @Shane/# said: ‘Shop when you can and f*** the people who think you’re too slow at the checkout etc….and have no respect for the older generation.
They should remember you got to the age you are, and they have to get there they need to slow down and enjoy life like us who are getting on in years. A few minutes here and there aren't going to hurt anyone, be responsible and respectful to the elderly.’
Member @Aussie all the Way said: ‘Just goes to show how little respect these t**ds have for anybody. They think they are sooooooo ENTITLED to tell people when it would be convenient to do their shopping so it doesn't interfere with them. Nothing but DISGUST for them.’
Member @Bullwinkle said: ‘Shopping is, for some older citizens, the only time they have to interact with people, be it young children, teenagers, and adults. Let them shop when they want.’
Member @Gsr said: ‘What a load of hogwash. Older shoppers are no more inconvenient than younger ones, especially parents with screaming and out-of-control kids. Saying that, everyone has the right to shop when it suits them, meander around the aisles checking out the items, enjoy a social chat with friends if they meet them, and be slow at the checkouts. For some older people, going shopping might be the only social outing they still get, so of course, they are going to make the most of it.’
Member @MargOS51 said: ‘They will be old one day and realise the world does not revolve around the young. We all have a right to shop when we want.’
Member @Ricci said: ‘I wonder what these people do with all the precious seconds they save with all their rushing about, probably spend it staring at their phones!’
If you’d like to catch up on all the comments, I highly suggest you grab a cuppa and settle in. It’s worth the read.
Thank you to everyone who shared their opinion on the original article. It’s important that senior Australian voices are heard! Haven’t had your say yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The ‘proposal' cited reasons such as:
- older customers lingering in the aisles to socialise;
- being ‘slower’ and inconveniencing workers and parents in a hurry.
Here’s what some of our members had to say:
Member @kerrikennel said: ‘According to my age, I am a boomer. When I go shopping, I am often stuck in the aisles by younger people who are checking out the stock with their trolleys jammed right in the middle of the aisle so no one else can pass. How rude! I reckon these younger Gen X and Gen Y should only be allowed to shop at a certain time each day, to give us boomers ease to shop in a timely manner.’
What do you think of the idea of dedicated senior shopping hours? Image Credit: Shutterstock
Member @Khate said: ‘To think that at age 80 I am too old to shop in my own time… and at my own speed… slow, is galling, to say the least. I have done my time, paid my taxes, been kind to others, volunteered for a variety of things from the Blind Society for two years to Aged Care homes for about five years, Scouts for 20 Years, Ambulance for four years, Preschools and schools, Canoeing, fundraising for events like the BV 100 which raised money for Cerebral Palsy, was official at many, many races. My time was freely given and taken, I might add. Very little thanks came my way, no flowers, no thank you nights etc., I was just one of the drones, and today when I read stuff like this, ‘too slow’, etc. I feel extremely bitter. D*** it all, I paid my dues, and now I and others like me are being pushed to the limits.’
Member @StarTrekker said: ‘When I shop at supermarkets, I find that it is the parents with kids hogging the aisles and gossiping. I am in a wheelchair, and there is no consideration for me trying to get past.’
Member @Shane/# said: ‘Shop when you can and f*** the people who think you’re too slow at the checkout etc….and have no respect for the older generation.
They should remember you got to the age you are, and they have to get there they need to slow down and enjoy life like us who are getting on in years. A few minutes here and there aren't going to hurt anyone, be responsible and respectful to the elderly.’Member @Aussie all the Way said: ‘Just goes to show how little respect these t**ds have for anybody. They think they are sooooooo ENTITLED to tell people when it would be convenient to do their shopping so it doesn't interfere with them. Nothing but DISGUST for them.’
Member @Bullwinkle said: ‘Shopping is, for some older citizens, the only time they have to interact with people, be it young children, teenagers, and adults. Let them shop when they want.’
Member @Gsr said: ‘What a load of hogwash. Older shoppers are no more inconvenient than younger ones, especially parents with screaming and out-of-control kids. Saying that, everyone has the right to shop when it suits them, meander around the aisles checking out the items, enjoy a social chat with friends if they meet them, and be slow at the checkouts. For some older people, going shopping might be the only social outing they still get, so of course, they are going to make the most of it.’
Member @MargOS51 said: ‘They will be old one day and realise the world does not revolve around the young. We all have a right to shop when we want.’
Member @Ricci said: ‘I wonder what these people do with all the precious seconds they save with all their rushing about, probably spend it staring at their phones!’
If you’d like to catch up on all the comments, I highly suggest you grab a cuppa and settle in. It’s worth the read.
Thank you to everyone who shared their opinion on the original article. It’s important that senior Australian voices are heard! Haven’t had your say yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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. I like to take my time comparing prices and also ingredients for my diabetic husband. If I see something great on special then I also plan meals ahead in my head and wander the aisles looking for things I need. I am able to mostly zone out annoying or loud customers but also have some nice words with others or staff. It would be nice if people in all shops, cars, traffic etc were not in such a hurry. As someone else stated, what is a few minutes, especially if it saves lives. Tolerance, respect and patience need to be revived in our society.
