DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19.
These employers, co-workers and supervisors treat me differently, and some talk down to me. Some refer to me as a “girl” instead of a “woman.” Some give me incredulous looks if I reminisce about the ’90s. I have even been accused of lying about my age. Some even had the guts to ask for my driver’s license. Others talk about how “adorable” I am if they think I’m out of earshot.
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