Mark, I know what you mean...a lot of the carry out clerks around here are older women. It is embarrassing to follow them out (they're old enough to be MY mom, and I'm a grandma!) and watch them load your groceries, when you don't "look" sick. Plus, I've had my children (back when I was still going to the grocery store) yell, "No, Mom, don't do that!" when I was reaching for something heavy or on a high shelf. I knew they were protecting me (from myself ), but to the casual observer, all they knew was I had mouthy, obnoxious children! My husband does the same...won't let me open doors or pick things up (thankfully!), etc...I have to fight the feeling of being "useless", but for the most part I am thankful that they understand and care.

Donna