My boss, with her icy demeanor, never says much about age or appearance, but her silence speaks volumes.
Last Monday, the photo went viral, and since then, things have subtly shifted.
Older women hesitating to join pool activities, younger staff muttering ‘attention-seeking,’ and local newsletters hinting at ‘respectable’ conduct for seniors.
I overheard my boss say we shouldn’t ‘encourage controversy’ in our programming.
Yesterday, an older woman withdrew from swim classes after hearing a dismissive comment.
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