Sam is great! I always thought he was a grouchy old man, but when I finally spoke to him I found out he had lots of interesting stories and a great sense of humour. Which social construction of the elderly did Sam help me overcome?

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Sam helped the speaker overcome ageism, which is a social construction that involves stereotyping and discriminating against individuals based on their age. The speaker's initial perception of Sam as a grouchy old man is an example of ageism, which was overcome once they got to know him better.

Sam Is Great! I Always Thought He Was a Grouchy