5 Simple Steps to Fight Age Discrimination June 2014 | Page 15

Adopt positive attitude
• Be receptive. Let them do the talking.
• Show respect.
• Don’t be afraid to say, “I didn’t know that.”

Don’t say you can teach them
• Ask them to teach you something
• Mention you worked for someone younger. Give a
positive example.
• Don’t mention how you did it before or “in those days”.

Assume they are uncomfortable
• Put them at ease without being condescending.
• Role play

Strategy #3: Collaboration.