This humanizes us.

When we become more thoughtful with words, we become more thoughtful with deeds.

means you're connected to them. And Elder connotes dignity, value, wisdom.

In most Asian countries their elders are revered, though modernization and "development" are changing that.

experienced teachers and leaders.

'Elderly' for many connotes frailty, both physically and mentally.

Good thought.

drumpf is trying to trivialize our ties that bind and some folks really need to be reminded.

Unfortunately, I think the wise thing to do is let them figure that out themselves. So I bite my tongue and think, "Someday you'll get it, when we're long gone." And then I know I really am my mother! I can't count the number of times I look up to the sky and say, "Mom! I get it!"

I was raised to "respect my elders" and would get a huge smack if I did not. My growing up was much different than most. I was raised on a farm, 2 miles from my paternal grandparents, 5 miles from my maternal grandparents and within a short bike ride of two of my aunts and uncles. My great aunt lived in a small house on my grandparents farm and my great uncle farmed a few miles away.

I took it for granted, I wish I hadn't.

If that choice had to be made I'd willingly forgo treatment. But let's hope that choice doesn't have to be made often.

First you couldn’t use the word “old”.

Now you’re objecting to “elderly”.

This is moving the goalposts unnecessarily.

This isn't a game.

It’s a common phrase that’s used to describe many situations. Just like this one.

We have a lot of very important things to focus our attention on. For the OP to bust someone’s chops because they call them “elderly” but say it’s okay to refer to us as your “Elders”? I’m trying to be respectful here. There’s no reason not to. But respect is a two way street.

As to your officious indignation about my supposed "purposeful" obtuseness, I can only tell you that it was kinder than the first draft.

As to what is or isn't "important", perhaps you've yet to realize that what's unimportant to you, may be quite important to others..Just a thought.

Beyond that, you need to remember that suggestions posted on this forum are not mandates -- If you don't like them, you're free to ignore them. That would apply to individual posters as well. If you dislike their views, it's good to remember that "Ignore" is your friend. I am "remembering" that right now...Buh bye.

that if you’re that offended by what I wrote, which as I pointed out was respectful, then I’d suggest you use the ignore button.