Would you enjoy chatting to an old person?

Elderly people can give a wealth of information and it is always a pleasure to talk with them when you have a chance. It was nice of you to take the time to talk with her. Many people feel that they are too busy for the elderly, but they will be that way some day and they might need a friend too. I bet the garden was nice, but I never go anywhere like that when I am going to the store.

I love chatting with older people. They are full of knowledge and a lot of fun to talk to.

I LOVE talking to elderly people. They are so much more interesting than younger people or people my own age. Even when I was a child, you'd catch me sitting near the older people in the crowd rather than people my own age. I also find older people going up into the elderly range, are more pleasant to speak with in general.

Hi maxim, you did a good job. Most of the people want to avoid old persons. They feel lonely. By chatting to the old lady you made her glad. I think it is a social responsibility to give company to old people.

hi maximax, Yes, I do enjoy chatting to an older person. Actually, some are reluctant to talk with me because they are very old than me but I tell them honestly that I don't mind age differences. I enjoy talking with them because I learn a lot from them. They have many experiences and once they give an advice, I know it is something which I must consider because I respect them.

It's the great thing about children and elder(ly) people. They just start a chat. I like that also because I am not such an open person (who knows I do that too in 10 years time?). I try it when I am abroad. I am not such a "chatting" person but if I don't care about the age, more about the kind of chat. BTW also young people are lonely and starting a chat is not always a sign of being lonely.

A lot of old people are neat and tell neat stories. I haven't really been anywhere interesting when shopping as a break in a long time. The weather is warming up, so maybe some day soon.

That was a very good gesture towards elderly people. Talking to them is one thing that they would appreciate much. Especially those who are in an institution or say home for the aged. It's like giving them hope, making them happy and letting them feel they are important even if they are old already. If given the chance I'm sure would enjoy also talking or chatting with them.

Well if it's my grandparents, of course I love to talk with them. They tend to tell story from their days and I think it's more awesome than reading history books. For others, I don't say I enjoy talking to them but I don't hate it either. When they talk to me, I'll respond and give appropriate answers. For me, elders should be treated with respect, that's why I respond back.

That is nice maximax8! You fulfilled here loneliness in the way of chatting with her. I personally life chatting with an elderly person because you get to here those old school stories like their childhood and of course her life. Sometimes you can get teary eyed when they start talk about their family and on how they treat them as an old person. You did a great job maximax8 and God Bless! :)

I actually do enjoy chatting with old people. But most of the time it's my 5-year old that draws them in. They would usually find him cute, or find something funny with what he does, and make a comment about it. I would respond, and then we'd be led to a different topic. Sometimes I even get their life stories!

Although I have not yet even 37 years, I like talking to people of a certain age. They, in their speeches hide "pearls of wisdom." There are very intelligent people, who tell stories of their past life, perhaps pointing out what could happen in the future. Basically my answer is YES, I find it very interesting to chat with old people

I do like talking with older people. Some of them have such amazing insights to things. They can help give some perspective to things that we don't always think about. I think it is great and you probably made her feel good too since you said she seemed lonely. When I was a little younger I went to Nursing Homes, I sang to the elderly and just talked with them. It was great. When I can get some time I would love to do it again. =)

Hi and a happy day to all! I think i prefer approaching elderly people than people younger than me. I dont know but most elderly that i encountered are mostly approachable, they smile, they greet and they love to talk. Its always good to hear them talking about their experiences. I also love looking at old couples that are still sweet to each other. Truly, it is so good to feel that they are still loving life. They just want people to understand them. Enjoy your day!

I did maximax. When I used to return from office, there used to be an elderly man standing at the gate watching people go by - everyday. He used to offer sweets to little children. Out of curiosity I once spoke to him. He'd lost his wife almost 7 years ago, and his children were all well settled. Every evening he felt like coming out and seeing people. He must've been in 77 or so. Thereafter, he talked to me everyday and gave me sweets too as if I needed one at the age of 40! Never mind that. He gave me books to read, and jokes as well. He told me about his achievements. I changed the job and havent had much chance to go towards that end of the town. I often wonder how he is. He used to ask me to pray that god takes him away. Must've been very lonely indeed. He used to eat in his room as it was difficult for him to bite properly in front of others.

Yes I do. My boss's mother is around 90 years old and sometimes our boss would invite us for dinner. One night I got a chance to talk to her and got entertained with her stories. She doesn't have companion at home whenever our boss goes to work so all she does is read books. She is still in pretty good shape at her age.

It is always interesting to go somewhere else when on a shopping trip provided you do it before shopping as you would not want to be burdened by the load of your purchases. I tend to take a slow walk when I go on a shopping trip. It gives me time to take a look at my surrounding environment and appreciate whatever is around and the time also help me release stress and heavy emotions. I get to be at peace without much in my mind. About talking to old people, it is always enjoyable doing so except for times when that old person has some kind of sickness. Elders have alot of knowledge from their time and have more experiences in life than us young ones. That is why it is fun because of the many experiences they could relay to us when they were younger and of the prominent beliefs in traditions during the past.

i wouldn't mind chatting to an old or very old people if they are lonely and wants some company and they are nice to chat and talk to..

Hi, I think I always attracting elderly people to come to me and chat. I dunno why they chose me, they just sit beside me and talk about everything, from their trouble at home, their health and their concerns about the nation... I will never rebuff or refuse them to talk to me, because sometime they're just adorable and charming in their own way, fretting over their families and government... and even though I don't understand what they're saying because they speaking in native language, I just nodding and hold their hands for I know they just need to be heard and channeling their emotion. And I was near to give my ears.

yes i would like to enjoy chatting to an old woman, you hate old person?