How to be cool when you're afraid you've forgotten how . . .
Sure, you can try to stay younger by exercising, coloring your hair, and wearing stylish clothes—but how do you respond when someone asks, "Do you Twitter?" How Not to Act Old gives you simple ways to come back from over the hill and to act as young as you look.
Covering everything from old-people entertainment (cancel that dinner party!) to old-people communication (it's called a "voice mail," not a "message," and no one leaves or listens to them anyway), Pamela Redmond Satran decodes the behaviors, viewpoints, and cultural touchstones that separate you from the hip young person you wish you still were. This irreverent guide is essential for anyone who doesn't want to embarrass their kids—or themselves.
Hill--air--ious!!November 22, 2009 An avid reader(Tucson, AZ USA) I laughed out loud as I devoured this book one weekend afternoon. My favorite of Satran's many witticisms was her suggestion that older women who would like to look younger should consider a tattoo . . .of a heart pierced by a mop. Satran is having a lot of fun here as she skillfully wraps up a number of observations about our society and the differences between young and old. The idea is that the reader should have fun too. In addition to the humor, I appreciated a few hidden gems of advice, especially Satran's suggestion that busy mothers should hold onto their identities and try to maintain their interests and hobbies. In the final analysis, I can think of no better book as a weekend escape if you just want to sit back, kick up your legs, and laugh.
From accepting tattoos to typing with thumbs, this is packed with observations and 'new' habits!November 17, 2009 Midwest Book Review(Oregon, WI USA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
HOW NOT TO ACT OLD covers everything from 'old-people entertainment' to 'old-people communication', surveying the typical habits, viewpoints, and cultural differences that separate generations and representing 'old' habits and styles of thinking. From accepting tattoos to typing with thumbs, this is packed with observations and 'new' habits!
Accept it--You Need This BookNovember 3, 2009 C. Farley(Bakersfield, CA USA) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are in the workplace NOW, you need this book. If you believe in fantasy, that is you're retired and will NEVER have to work again, you really need this book. Financiual realities have taken away that blissful picture of roaming the country in a motorhome with a bullet proof nest egg tucked securely away. There is no more "securely". Your choice now is either working at McDonalds or as a greeter at Walmart. Maybe not if you are smart enough to heed at least some of the advice in this handy book. Recognizing yourself in the simple one-page anecdotes may be just enough of a push to change up your stlye. Even Darwin pointed out, without change there is no future. If we have to keep working through our golden years, we want the best job that pays the most money in the easiest environment. That requires good appearance and a current mindset. We did it once, the second time will be so much easier. So don't throw in the towel. Instead use the towel to dust off your monitor, upload some conversation points and wave it overhead in a victory cheer!
How Not to Grow OldNovember 1, 2009 Diane S. Akacich(San Fran Bay Area) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this little book. It was super funny and, as a result of my reading it, I learned how to text on my cell. I'm not getting a tat though.
a fun read--October 27, 2009 streakyj(northern NYS) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
--and it includes a list of currently popular websites for your time-wasting pleasure. also has a little seriously solid advice for dealing with your teen offspring. and, as a bonus--2 mad libs!
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