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Just watched a programme where a woman said she was 52 but then later said 'oh dear i must have been serving my husband rubbish food for 38 years'. That would make her 14 when she got married!

I am guilty of lying about my age but I raise it rather than lower it, it goes a long way to getting good deals when you phone call centres!

Lynibis
a year ago
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MelissaLee1

Never.I want to be known and accepted for who I am or not at all! Oh tell a lie ,before I was 18 I told a few porkies to get into the cinema and/or music clubs.

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Kitty10

Haha..I lied about my age for years...always said I was 27..then my late mother once said...you can't say that anymore your children are catching up and will be older than than you are..I said okay I will be 32..the maths still never worked out...but we laughed about it all the time..till my mother passed away xx

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JLouM

I met my husband at 14! I’m now 51 but we got married when I was 29.

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MrsCraig

Never lied about my age. Always tell my age if someone asks. Everyone at work thinks I'm younger than I am as they all say I look younger than I am.

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Lynibis

MrsCraig People are surprised at my age too, so I can only get away with it on the phone! Thing is, as a youngster I always looked older and as a teen was taken as my dad's wife once😂

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MrsCraig

Lynibis I've always looked younger, even as a teenager, people didn't believe I was 18 and at uni. Got married at 24 and everyone said you are a bit young to get married as thought I was 19/20. Pupils always ask how old I am, I tell them to guess. They always guess under my real age and are surprised when I tel them. I got ID'd a few weeks ago buying pain killers. I remember when I was younger, about 11, my parents were mistaken for my grandparents. My mum was not impressed.

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Leannexxx

Oh yeah I would lie about my age because I was tall I could get in all the night clubs but now I don't lie about it funny how I get asked for id now 🤣 but never once when I was 16

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didbygraham

I dont recall ever lying about my age but I know I did get into a few X cert films when only about 15 - being one of the tallest in the class at the time helped! My Nan was the best - we had a big family suprise get together to celebate Nan and Grandads 50th anniversary. She seemed really happy at the time - but the following day all the cards and decorations had been taken down and there was no sign anything had taken place. This upset Grandad - and on further questioning it turned out that no one at her place of work really knew how old she was (and probably didnt want to know as she was so well loved). She didnt want to retire! She confessed all to her workplace and was allowed to finish at the end of that school year. I guess these days employers probably want their staff to stay beyond their retirement age but not then!

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Lynibis

didbygraham oh bless her heart. I was only 2 months short of 70 when I retired by choice. Now I am wondering if I did the right thing. I think part time would have been good but wasn't given the option.

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didbygraham

I have the option of retiring at 60 which will be April next year. Pretty sure I will continue beyond that but its nice to keep reminding my team mates that I could go.... The idea of a nice easy no responsibility part time job to supplement the pension for a few years is quite appealing! I do really enjoy my job but my brain could do with a rest!

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Lynibis

didbygraham I am surprised you can retire at 60 as I had to work to 66 before getting my pension. But I did get my pension from a previous job at 58. Maybe that's same for you in your job.

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didbygraham

Lynibis The good old NHS - I am still in the original scheme - sadly no longer available but I have been there for over 40 years all with the same NHS employer. Luckily back in the 1980s when were were all being encouraged to take private pensions I couldn't be bothered to think about it - those of us that stayed with the NHS pension have done a lot better than most of the private schemes. I think there were a lot of broken promises and dodgy sales techniques at the time.

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possy

Nope, I don’t see the point . The only time I have was when I was 16/17 and tried to get in pubs 😂

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Pjran

I’ve never told anyone my wrong age, what’s the point? Maybe it’s more of a dating lie.

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Lynibis

Pjran I must admit, I never put correct age on comp entry forms. They then have all your info and with cloning so rife I am not prepared to take the risk. Why do they need so much info? Even if it is alcohol related anyone can give a false date or say yes they are over 18.

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Jerseydrew

Always. Kids think I'm in my late 20s early 30s. They guessed my age. I'm not correcting them🤣. I don't want to admit I'm old. Mentally I'm about 15.i look at people my age that act it and thing jesus they are so old

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Lynibis

Jerseydrew I agree. I gave a history talk to a group last week. Lovely ladies and all around my age but it felt like they could be my mum! They all had old fashioned dresses, cardigans and flat shoes and as I was recommending historical films and series I realised not one of them had any method of watching, just basic tv. I refuse to allow myself to give up lol

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SaveMeSunday

No I probably did when I was a teenager for obvious reasons

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eyeballkerry

I used to when I was younger but I didn’t actually lie, if people thought I was younger then I did not correct them. It is weird why people always want to know your age.

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SarahfromLeeds

Depends on who is asking tbh, If it is someone I know and trust I'll be honest then yes I will be honest about my age. If I don't know someone I will deffo not tell them my age and will lie, you never know who is going to use your details and put a scam or do fraud in your name. I would rather be safe than sorry

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Auntielettie

My aunt used to add 10 years to her age when asked, but only so people would say "no, you don't look that old at all!" It made her day

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Midnightflower

Not since I was a teenager trying to get served in the pub 😅 I may feel differently in a few years though.

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PhilipMarc

No. I don't see what difference it'd make if I told someone I'm 25 when I'm 33.

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janphoenix51

No I haven't lied about my age but people don't believe me when I tell them, they think I look younger cos I act younger & I have more energy than a lot of people I know at my age so I'm told!

I'm 58 going on 21!! X

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SamGoodship
LD Team

I've never once lied about my age, but I've rarely ever been asked it in person anyway lol

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Lynibis

SamGoodship you're right, we hardly ever slip it into conversation. Er, by the way how old are you before we continue this conversation 😂😂😂

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jms19

Not since i was under 18. Only ever really lied about it to buy alcohol tbh. Seems like it’s a bigger deal for women than men

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Imnotcheap

I don't anymore but did when younger to get beer or cheaper tickets. Nothing to gain right now

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Elisabeth

Yes, but not anymore as I don't see the point now 😕

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sims1883

Never lied about my age and never shy to say the year I was born. Actually just put it out there even if I’m not asked 😂😀

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senorasprado

No way. My laughter lines may be wrinkles but they show I have lived a wonderful life

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Lynibis

senorasprado that's good to hear.

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DeBunny

No, I don't see the point, I have no need to lie.

I was very petite when I was younger and looked younger, unlike my sister who looked about 4 when she was 2 years old 😆

If we ever went on public transport my parents would encourage me to just not say anything and ask for a child ticket 🤦‍♀️

I'm often too honest in those types of situations though.

My parents often got things cheaper, then wondered why and checked afterwards to realise they had been charged for OAP rates and not adult (When in their 50s/early 60s) An insult but saved a fair bit of cash 🤣

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