[jambutty]

Originally Posted by West Ender

So, how old is an old woman? Is she my age? My granddaughter thinks I'm positively ancient and, should I have the misfortune to be reported about in the press, I would be given the patronising title "Pensioner" (suggesting feebleness and senility). Well I'm 65 and, despite what you may think, I'm "all there". I don't expect my common sense to deteriorate within the next 20 years, either, but if dementia does creep up I would think I'd be incapable of using a credit or debit card anyway.

The way I see it, there's a hard and fast rule about giving out card details. If you've approached them - to buy something etc. - fine (if you trust them). If they approach you - by phone, email or whatever - divulge nothing.

You know the hard and fast rule, as do I and many other people. This old lady obviously did not or the person calling was very persuasive.

I don’t see “Pensioner” as being patronising, nor does it suggest feebleness and senility to me. My view of a pensioner is someone who has managed to retire from the daily grind of having to earn a living. Age doesn’t come into it.

A pensioner is a person who draws a pension usually but not limited to a retirement pension.