When did you first realize that you were "getting older"?

Background: I'm deep south USA. In my area, outside of ultra-formal respect to people you do not know (Mr. Smith, Ms. Roberts), respect is usually denoted by the use of "Mr" or "Miss" (regardless of age/marital status) plus first name.

The last place I worked for several years hired everyone from teens up, with the majority being in their 20s and 30s. Being a very particular sports organization, several were ex-olympians (some multiple times, some who still maintained dual citizenship, some who fled their home countries as soon as possible ((hearing first-hand the dark side of the olympic "national pride" and consequences of not winning is chilling)), some who also worked for ESPN, and some who were ex-national team members from far-flung countries.

Having people in their 30s, married with children, who have traveled the world, competed on an international stage, fled countries, are on-air ESPN commentators, have olympic sports moves named after them, come in to work and always address me as "Miss Geauxst", yeah ...

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