As a senior, visits to the local grocery store provide a
‘social group’. In this severe weather I’ve been thanking the clerks for driving on the ice and showing up, with blessings for their safety.
When clerks ask me to show ID for certain purchases, I complain that although I only appear to be 17 yrs. old.......that’s when their laughter takes over.
I have some stock answers.
“How are you?” I am superfantastic. Good as any and better than many. (I got that from the late Keith Harrell who did a motivational seminar at my company back in the early 90s)
“How are you?” Great, but it is still early.
At a fancy restaurant:
My wife and I went to an upscale steak house for dinner one night. We wound up getting a free shrimp cocktail for this one. “Can I take your order?” Yes, are you still having the 2 for 1 special on tuna salad sandwiches?