Do you lie about your age for business purposes? - GoFuckYourself.com

Varius · 07-27-2004, 11:16 PM

Just out of curiosity......

I've known young people who have lied to their employees, business contacts, etc...that they are upto 10 years older. The reason was, they thought they wouldn't be taken seriously if the other person knew their real age.

How true do you think this si, especially in the internet / adult industries (where people are supposedly 'less traditional') ??

Marcus Aurelius · 07-27-2004, 11:18 PM

sadly at 28 im beyond the need for it. I would trade that in a heartbeat to be 18 again though. knowing what I know now of course.

zanycash Pete · 07-27-2004, 11:19 PM

I have started going in the other direction! I deduct 10 years

phogirl69 · 07-27-2004, 11:23 PM

I lie about my age all the time but not for business though...

I'm 26 but I look 18 and since I started going back to school I get hit on everyday by 18 yr olds, i'm not about to tell them I'm 26 so I tell em' I'm 18. Without makeup on I bet I could even pass for under 18. I am very "well-preserved" for my age and not one wrinkle or any signs of aging in sight (thanks to avoiding the sun and sun damage due to webmastering for years)

LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Varius · 07-27-2004, 11:24 PM

I usually surprise people when I tell them I'm only 22, however so far hasn't affected any business deals.

I've had employees pushing 50, wasn't a problem. Basically, if you can lead by example, that should shut them up

The bottomline should be the deal itself, if someone won't make it only because of my age, they aren't the kind of person/company I'd want to deal with anyhow

Jakke PNG · 07-27-2004, 11:29 PM

I'm 17

Morgan · 07-27-2004, 11:29 PM

29 here.

phogirl69 · 07-27-2004, 11:30 PM

O'h yeah, even though I'm 26 I feel as if people in general (not in business) but just in general like clerks at the store or something don't treat me with enough respect because they "assume" that I am young just because I look like I'm 18.

One cop who pulled me over even thought I was underage. People always address me with "Miss" and I kind of don't like it, because they just assume by looking at me that I'm not married.

Well, it's true, I'm not married, but I don't like people who assume things about me just by looking at me. A lot of people who are younger than me are married already, so whatevers... sometimes I just want to be treated with a lot more respect. I guess I am hard to please. When I pay for something I want ultimate respect and service.

Just stuff like people calling me "honey" at the grocery store pisses me off. I'm not some freakin' teenager, show me some respect. Just because I look young doesn't mean that I am. I wanted to be addressed properly, I don't want some clerk calling me "honey" or "sweetie" it's seriously inappropiate. For a kid it's ok, but I'm not for me. Stuff like that really really really irks me.

a lot.

robfantasy · 07-27-2004, 11:31 PM

ya i dont want someone to associate me with an age, they might think i lack knowledge/experience

{fusion} · 07-27-2004, 11:32 PM

yeah i always say im younger, dont want people knowing im an old cake

Magg · 07-27-2004, 11:32 PM

phogirl, i think id like it if people thought i was younger than i was ... would give me perfect excuses to shove it in their face.

Sadly, most people think Im 25 when im only 18.

Its always a nice surprise though once they know more about me, and they find out im 18 then wonder how I have all things I do and wonder how I manage.

Dont even get me started on how old people think i am on the phone. (32)

Varius · 07-27-2004, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by phogirl69
O'h yeah, even though I'm 26 I feel as if people in general (not in business) but just in general like clerks at the store or something don't treat me with enough respect because they "assume" that I am young just because I look like I'm 18.

One cop who pulled me over even thought I was underage. People always address me with "Miss" and I kind of don't like it, because they just assume by looking at me that I'm not married.

Well, it's true, I'm not married, but I don't like people who assume things about me just by looking at me. A lot of people who are younger than me are married already, so whatevers... sometimes I just want to be treated with a lot more respect. I guess I am hard to please. When I pay for something I want ultimate respect and service.

Just stuff like people calling me "honey" at the grocery store pisses me off. I'm not some freakin' teenager, show me some respect. Just because I look young doesn't mean that I am. I wanted to be addressed properly, I don't want some clerk calling me "honey" or "sweetie" it's seriously inappropiate. For a kid it's ok, but I'm not for me. Stuff like that really really really irks me.

a lot.

Well just think, when you're 40 and they think you're 30, you'll prob enjoy it

Varius · 07-27-2004, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by Magg
phogirl, i think id like it if people thought i was younger than i was ... would give me perfect excuses to shove it in their face.

Sadly, most people think Im 25 when im only 18.
Its always a nice surprise though once they know more about me, and they find out im 18 then wonder how I have all things I do and wonder how I manage.

Dont even get me started on how old people think i am on the phone. (32)

I usually pass for 25-30, though some have said upto 35.....I was like 'woah'...

phogirl69 · 07-27-2004, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by Magg
phogirl, i think id like it if people thought i was younger than i was ... would give me perfect excuses to shove it in their face.

Sadly, most people think Im 25 when im only 18.

Yea, but I don't get treated with enough respect. People address me with "honey" or "sweetie" because they think I'm some sweet little 18 year old. And I'm not. I want some damn respect God darn it!!

And I want to get taken seriously. I want people to respect me and be "afraid" of me enough (afraid is not the right word, but I mean something close to it) in order to serve me well, when I need something done or if I'm paying for something. Sometimes people just think I'm some young bimbo and I don't get enough respect. Sometimes I feel like people are talking condescendingly down on me and not showing me enough respect. I don't know how to explain it.

Like one time I was buying a car the guy was looking at my credit report after he ran it and he was like "You've done very good for yourself, your parents would be proud.." and I was like WTF, I haven't lived with my parents for over 6 years, I fully support myself and I barely even talk to them, what the hell are you talking about? People just try to talk you down like they are lecturing you or something...

But I'm a very picky person, so things irritate me easily.

One of these days i am GONNA LOSE IT when I PAY for a service or when I'm a PAYING CUSTOMER and get addressed as "honey" or "sweetie". One day I will just get so irritated and just tell them that they better show me some respect if they want my business.

Magg · 07-27-2004, 11:42 PM

So I guess you wouldnt want me to be aggressive in bed?

I understand what you're feeling though, must really suck - I dont think theres much you can do about it, other then going to the extreme and burning yourself up in the sun and smoking 2 packs a day

Best thing you can do is, take the blows as they come, and be ready for them, then when someone does treat you like that, return the favor.

Dont take it personally.

phogirl69 · 07-27-2004, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by Magg
So I guess you wouldnt want me to be aggressive in bed?

I understand what you're feeling though, must really suck - I dont think theres much you can do about it, other then going to the extreme and burning yourself up in the sun and smoking 2 packs a day

Best thing you can do is, take the blows as they come, and be ready for them, then when someone does treat you like that, return the favor.

Dont take it personally.

No, I like it rough and agressive in the bedroom.. I only want respect outside the bedroom... Isn't that what guys like anyways? A whore in the bedroom, a lady in the streets?

Magg · 07-27-2004, 11:48 PM

"a lady in the street but a freak in the bed"

Varius · 07-27-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phogirl69
No, I like it rough and agressive in the bedroom.. I only want respect outside the bedroom... Isn't that what guys like anyways? A whore in the bedroom, a lady in the streets?

Damn right

pxxx · 07-27-2004, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by phogirl69
No, I like it rough and agressive in the bedroom.. I only want respect outside the bedroom... Isn't that what guys like anyways? A whore in the bedroom, a lady in the streets?

Hmm, somebody has been giving out our secrets to the ladies.

theFeTiShLaDy · 07-28-2004, 12:58 AM

well i never lie about my age for business purposes.
but i do deduct 5 years when i'm with new acquainted friends....just to play with them 'bout my age.

Aquarius · 07-28-2004, 01:11 AM

No, I never do that, I'm almost 25.

polish_aristocrat · 07-28-2004, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phogirl69
O'h yeah, even though I'm 26 I feel as if people in general (not in business) but just in general like clerks at the store or something don't treat me with enough respect because they "assume" that I am young just because I look like I'm 18.

One cop who pulled me over even thought I was underage. People always address me with "Miss" and I kind of don't like it, because they just assume by looking at me that I'm not married.

Well, it's true, I'm not married, but I don't like people who assume things about me just by looking at me. A lot of people who are younger than me are married already, so whatevers... sometimes I just want to be treated with a lot more respect. I guess I am hard to please. When I pay for something I want ultimate respect and service.

Just stuff like people calling me "honey" at the grocery store pisses me off. I'm not some freakin' teenager, show me some respect. Just because I look young doesn't mean that I am. I wanted to be addressed properly, I don't want some clerk calling me "honey" or "sweetie" it's seriously inappropiate. For a kid it's ok, but I'm not for me. Stuff like that really really really irks me.

a lot.

I also apparently look very young

polish_aristocrat · 07-28-2004, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
I also apparently look very young

and my cousing she has exactly the same situation as you. She's 25, but looks 18. If she entered porn when she was 18, she would be selling better than Little April or Christine Young

BlingDaddy · 07-28-2004, 01:23 AM

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Originally posted by mdcq
sadly at 28 im beyond the need for it. I would trade that in a heartbeat to be 18 again though. knowing what I know now of course.

What MD said... But I'm 32! LMAO

xclusive · 07-28-2004, 01:37 AM

Never try and hide something be proud of who you are that is what I say...

reynold · 07-28-2004, 03:34 AM

when i was younger, i always say that i'm much older, now, i like to say that im younger than my age...can you guess how old i am???

RicardoB · 07-28-2004, 03:37 AM

I'm 31 so no need for it

TheMob · 07-28-2004, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phogirl69
O'h yeah, even though I'm 26 I feel as if people in general (not in business) but just in general like clerks at the store or something don't treat me with enough respect because they "assume" that I am young just because I look like I'm 18.

One cop who pulled me over even thought I was underage. People always address me with "Miss" and I kind of don't like it, because they just assume by looking at me that I'm not married.

Well, it's true, I'm not married, but I don't like people who assume things about me just by looking at me. A lot of people who are younger than me are married already, so whatevers... sometimes I just want to be treated with a lot more respect. I guess I am hard to please. When I pay for something I want ultimate respect and service.

Just stuff like people calling me "honey" at the grocery store pisses me off. I'm not some freakin' teenager, show me some respect. Just because I look young doesn't mean that I am. I wanted to be addressed properly, I don't want some clerk calling me "honey" or "sweetie" it's seriously inappropiate. For a kid it's ok, but I'm not for me. Stuff like that really really really irks me.

a lot.

aww, that is the cutest thing iever read. take care honey.

07-27-2004, 11:16 PM	#1
Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	Do you lie about your age for business purposes? Just out of curiosity...... I've known young people who have lied to their employees, business contacts, etc...that they are upto 10 years older. The reason was, they thought they wouldn't be taken seriously if the other person knew their real age. How true do you think this si, especially in the internet / adult industries (where people are supposedly 'less traditional') ??

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phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	O'h yeah, even though I'm 26 I feel as if people in general (not in business) but just in general like clerks at the store or something don't treat me with enough respect because they "assume" that I am young just because I look like I'm 18. One cop who pulled me over even thought I was underage. People always address me with "Miss" and I kind of don't like it, because they just assume by looking at me that I'm not married. Well, it's true, I'm not married, but I don't like people who assume things about me just by looking at me. A lot of people who are younger than me are married already, so whatevers... sometimes I just want to be treated with a lot more respect. I guess I am hard to please. When I pay for something I want ultimate respect and service. Just stuff like people calling me "honey" at the grocery store pisses me off. I'm not some freakin' teenager, show me some respect. Just because I look young doesn't mean that I am. I wanted to be addressed properly, I don't want some clerk calling me "honey" or "sweetie" it's seriously inappropiate. For a kid it's ok, but I'm not for me. Stuff like that really really really irks me. a lot. Last edited by phogirl69; 07-27-2004 at 11:32 PM..

07-27-2004, 11:18 PM	#2
Marcus Aurelius No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 14,809	sadly at 28 im beyond the need for it. I would trade that in a heartbeat to be 18 again though. knowing what I know now of course.

07-27-2004, 11:23 PM	#4
phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	I lie about my age all the time but not for business though... I'm 26 but I look 18 and since I started going back to school I get hit on everyday by 18 yr olds, i'm not about to tell them I'm 26 so I tell em' I'm 18. Without makeup on I bet I could even pass for under 18. I am very "well-preserved" for my age and not one wrinkle or any signs of aging in sight (thanks to avoiding the sun and sun damage due to webmastering for years) LIFE IS GOOD!!!

07-27-2004, 11:24 PM	#5
Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	I usually surprise people when I tell them I'm only 22, however so far hasn't affected any business deals. I've had employees pushing 50, wasn't a problem. Basically, if you can lead by example, that should shut them up The bottomline should be the deal itself, if someone won't make it only because of my age, they aren't the kind of person/company I'd want to deal with anyhow

07-27-2004, 11:31 PM	#9
robfantasy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 6,445	ya i dont want someone to associate me with an age, they might think i lack knowledge/experience __________________ Looking to speak w/ high volume nutra CPA affiliates or networks... msg me

07-27-2004, 11:32 PM	#10
{fusion} Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,650	yeah i always say im younger, dont want people knowing im an old cake

07-27-2004, 11:32 PM	#11
Magg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ICQ: 132497047 Posts: 4,467	phogirl, i think id like it if people thought i was younger than i was ... would give me perfect excuses to shove it in their face. Sadly, most people think Im 25 when im only 18. Its always a nice surprise though once they know more about me, and they find out im 18 then wonder how I have all things I do and wonder how I manage. Dont even get me started on how old people think i am on the phone. (32) Last edited by Magg; 07-27-2004 at 11:34 PM..

07-27-2004, 11:42 PM	#15
Magg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ICQ: 132497047 Posts: 4,467	So I guess you wouldnt want me to be aggressive in bed? I understand what you're feeling though, must really suck - I dont think theres much you can do about it, other then going to the extreme and burning yourself up in the sun and smoking 2 packs a day Best thing you can do is, take the blows as they come, and be ready for them, then when someone does treat you like that, return the favor. Dont take it personally.

07-27-2004, 11:48 PM	#17
Magg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ICQ: 132497047 Posts: 4,467	"a lady in the street but a freak in the bed"

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theFeTiShLaDy Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,615	well i never lie about my age for business purposes. but i do deduct 5 years when i'm with new acquainted friends....just to play with them 'bout my age. __________________ I'm a freelance babe!

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Aquarius Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mom's basement Posts: 4,754	No, I never do that, I'm almost 25.

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reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	when i was younger, i always say that i'm much older, now, i like to say that im younger than my age...can you guess how old i am???

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