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That would make me very uncomfortable. Better is just simply asking "can I take your picture"?

• toomuchtodo 2y ago
  What about that phrase would make you uncomfortable?
  • JohnFen 2y ago
    With other, younger, subjects, you wouldn't feel the need to justify asking for a photo like that, so including a justification indicates that you consider the subject to be some sort of special case. The most common social error I see when younger people interact with older people is that they treat the older people as if they're a special case or delicate flowers to be handled with kid gloves. Just treat them like the normal humans they are, the same as you'd treat anyone else.
    • toomuchtodo 2y ago
      > With other, younger, subjects, you wouldn't feel the need to justify asking for a photo like that, so including a justification indicates that you consider the subject to be some sort of special case. I've had more than one friend die young and unexpectedly (not knowing that the last time we were in person together would be our last time), so if justification is needed, it is as simple as "Tomorrow is not assured, and any of us could be dead tomorrow. I would like to remember this, if that's okay with you." But, to each their own approach to life and interpersonal relationships. I appreciate the reply, so that I can better understand others.