(I'm late 40s) I think the simplest explanation is if you look and act "old", people are less excited to be around you and you have a harder time getting or pas

(I'm late 40s) I think the simplest explanation is if you look and act "old", people are less excited to be around you and you have a harder time getting or passing interviews. Out of shape, unkempt, or unpersonable older folks have a lot of bias to overcome. I've seen the reactions myself as I've been one or more of these at times. It's not fair, but it's like dating and complaining women/men don't look at what a nice person you are, etc.