Being patronized as an older woman

[theninthwave]

I'm two weeks away from my 59th birthday. I've noticed in the last few years that men have become more and more patronizing towards me. I look a bit younger than I am (about 5 years). Does this mean that any woman over 50 is considered to be a stupid idiot by a great many males? I am starting to find it very anger inducing and feel like punching these men when they act like this. Not saying 'all men' or that women aren't sometimes guilty; it does seem to be mostly men though, especially in the workplace.

Has anyone else come across this?

Any suggestions for good come backs?

"Have you had any falls this year?"

I am pretty sure you can only let yourself be patronised.

Because it's not my problem, it's your problem.

At our surgery if you want to pick and choose who you see you will wait a month.

So no, I will continue to expect a lack of condescension from all of my healthcare team, regardless of sex or gender.

This!