How to get Senior Citizen Discounts

Senior Citizens are in the Prime of Their Lives

Senior Citizens deserve discounts and many places offer them, but many times you have to ask for them. Here are some discounts you need to know about so you can take advantage of them.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• To remember to ask for your discounts

1. Always ask for your Senior Citizen discount. Many waiters and waitresses are embarrassed to ask if you are a Senior Citizen and will NOT assume that you are for fear of offending you. You must ask for the discount or you may not get it.

2. If there is nothing on the menu offered at a Senior Citizen discount, inquire. The same goes for special events and attractions. Also ask about Early Bird Specials and nights designated for Seniors' discounts.

3. Many places offer Senior Citizen discounts starting at age 50, others not until age 65. Visit this website to see some of the places that offer discounts and what age they begin: www.aarp and http://eldercare.uniontrib.com/food.cfm

4. Almost every eating establishment offers some form of Senior Citizen discount. Visit the websites of the restaurants or attractions you will be visiting before you go to see if coupons are available.

Tips & Warnings

• Also check out restaurants that offer free birthday dinners to Senior Citizens.

• Senior Citizens' discounts can be substantial. If you forget to ask for one and pay full price, take your receipt back to the establishment's manager and ask them to refund your money and re-charge you, or pay you the difference in the discount and the amount you paid.