The Age Illusion: Why "you Look So Young" Isn't the Compliment You Think It Is
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The article argues that being told 'you look so young' can be a backhanded compliment, implying that looking older is more desirable or that youth is the default attractive state, sparking a discussion on ageism and societal beauty standards.
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Ageism is real. I'm 57 now, and I can notice that recruiters are getting less aggressive in trying to poach me from wherever I am.