by Danielle Strong

Created on: August 16, 2010   Last Updated: August 17, 2010

So, you want to know how to get older people to like you? Rule number one: Be very respectful. When you are faced with elders besides your parents never be rude. Say things like "Please" and "Thank you". And when you are to say goodbye, say things like "Have a nice day" and "Hope you have a good day". Saying the right things to older people than you is great because then they know you respect your elders. That is one good way to earn their likeness. Of course there is more.

Now you are wondering what other ways there is to get older people to like you? Well, here is rule number two: talk about things they like. When you talk about things they like then you start up conversations. Talk about the weather or things on the news. Most older people love talking about that sort of thing. It does not matter if you are not interested in these things. Strike up a conversation about them. Otherwise you will have nothing to talk about to them or you are limited. You want them to like you, right? Well, then it would be in your best interest to talk about things that interest them.

So what else can you do to get these older people to like you?  Here it is. Rule number three: Never use slang. Basically slang is using words such as "yea", "yup", or even phrases like "It's whatever" or " You do your thang". Stuff like that shows immaturity. Immaturity equals no friendship with elders! You need to have the right words to say in order to have respect and of course that means giving respect. Respect means talking with respect. Have you ever heard of the phrase "To get respect you have to give it"? That's exactly what I am talking about. Respecting your elders. Then they will like you. And what I am about to discuss in this next section is another way to respect your elders.

Rule number 4: Be careful how you walk. Never walk with a slant or hunched over. They will see that as disrespectful and also that you have no self- confidence. Older adults love talking to people that have self-confidence in themself. If you do not have that, then they will most likely not want to talk to you at all.

Last but not least. Rule number 5: Watch the clothes you wear. Never wear anything provocative or anything with holes. If you are a male, never wear baggy clothes. That right there shows that you don't care about your appearance in front of them; which shows you do not care what they think. If you want them to like you then you definitely need to care about yourself and them. I am sure there are more rules to getting an older person to like you but to me these are the main ones and the most important ones. And pretty good rules if I do say so myself.

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