If you
have been following the US
Census data, you will notice that American
population is aging. According the the 2000
Census, we are slowly turning more like other
industrialized nations. In fact if US did not have
the current level of immigration, the data will look
very different, or in other words, even more older
people. Here is what the breakdown looks like:
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| 20s |
13.6% |
| 30s |
15.4% |
| 40s |
15.1% |
| 50s |
10.9% |
| Others |
45.0% |
Notice
the number of people in their 30s and 40s.
Basically, one-in-three of us is either in the 30s or
40s. What does it mean? We have been
noticing several interesting trends: |
- It is no longer a taboo for
people in their 40s to behave and dress as if they
were in their 30s. In fact, men
 who do so
are now known as metrosexuals
and women are called ballerinas (though this term
is yet to assume the level of penetration of
metrosexuals)
- Hotels, nightclubs,
spas, etc.
are increasingly serving to people in their
40s. These are generally financially
well-off folks with discerning tastes.
Surprisingly enough, many of them area actually single, and thus, ready for finding more
stable
romance.
- Medical professionals offering an
array of products for enhancement of body parts or
elimination of fat/cellulite
or lasic surgery for
vision correction or Botox
treatment for improvement in facial expression.
So what does it all mean for you?
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|
Well,
feel young. Simply because you are now in your 40s
does not mean that you can not go dancing to night clubs
or wear trendy clothes or put good makeup. But
this trend can be double-edged sword. If you are
in your 40s and you behave and dress like the men and
women in their 40s just a few years ago, it is very
likely that you will be perceived as being much older
and out of touch with the latest trends. So make
sure that you take proper care of your
skin, stay fit
and
eat right, preferably a low-carb
diet.
The other
more important thing is the change
in attitude, which can make all the
difference. You not only have to look
young,
you have to feel that way in your heart. And if
someone tries to make fun of you, just ignore them -
they are a long way from being a metrosexual or a
ballerina. Enjoy your new-found youth!
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younger boyfriend?
How to look
young like Fran Drescher |
