"I love my parents, but since they retired three years ago, it is as though their brains have drained out of their ears. I am not talking about their opinions on politics, but just basic common sense. I saw my parents actually ask grocery workers putting out fresh fried chicken if the birds were from last night, and get offended when told no and that it would be a health"
"Last time I visited, I was subjected to an hour-long rant because the local bakery refused to have an employee stay an hour on the phone while my mother dithered over what kind of cake to get for a party, and she was told to look online. I pointed out to my mother that the place was a small business and didn't have the largest staff. They don't have that"
Since retiring three years ago, the parents display a marked decline in basic common sense and practical judgment. They ask inappropriate questions of service workers, ignore required procedures like coupons or QR codes, and refuse to make reservations while complaining about wait times. The father insists on a discount despite posted restrictions and engages in shouting matches. A shopping or dining errand can require repeated answers because they ignore information the first time. The behavior provokes public scenes and deep embarrassment. A suggested action is to get a second opinion from someone who has known the parents a long time.
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