tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641933061638396563.post8283514168195699040..comments2016-11-06T06:49:45.690-08:00Comments on What's Age Got to Do With It?: AIN’T IT A SHAME!Shirley Zussmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05096005268807533692noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641933061638396563.post-6765434933178639932008-11-15T13:03:00.000-08:002008-11-15T13:03:00.000-08:00And yet in many societies growing old may also ass...And yet in many societies growing old may also associated with pride, the opposite of shame. For example in East Asia, where I feel people have more respect for elders than they do in Western society and one's status correlates more strongly with age. Growing old, less mobile and more pensive can also give one a sage-like quality. It's a fascinating idea as to why certain societies perceive elders in different ways. I would be curious for you to expand on the idea of shame in Muslim society as I don't know much about that. <BR/>p.s. I must say, I really like the originality of your post titles.Austin Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215873462359767838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641933061638396563.post-91044898622237456282008-08-26T15:44:00.000-07:002008-08-26T15:44:00.000-07:00Shirley-Isn't it interesting that the opposite of ...Shirley-<BR/>Isn't it interesting that the opposite of shame namely pride can also be viewed as a sin by some religions. What is a person to feel. I recently broke a bone in my hand and had someone give me a seat on a crowded bus. At first I protested I wasn't "that old" yet and then they pointed at my hand. I tried to recover my dignity and thank them for their kindness. I had forgotten my hand but not my age.<BR/>Bob Friendboblfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985920990122089219noreply@blogger.com