Is AUTHOR wrong in the post ? POST : So, I (22F) picked up skateboarding in the last couple of months. I'm a beginner, so I tend to just skate at a smooth pace on empty streets and sidewalks (without a helmet), nothing too crazy.   Recently, one of my co-workers (who is over 50) said it was cool, but then asked if I had a helmet. I told him I did at home and I just use it when I'm trying to learn how to ollie. He shrugged his shoulders and gave me a disapproving look. The following week, I was at an event when another older guy starts asking me about my skateboarding and my helmet to which I gave him the same answer. He kind of sneers at me, makes a comment how dangerous it is, but I just brush it off.  I lost my cool on the train the other day when some senior male citizen looks at skateboard, made some compliment about it, but then asked how come I didn't have my helmet with me. Frustrated, I angrily stated, "You old guys need to giving a crap about my non-existent helmet! I'm a safe skater and can handle myself!!"

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In my defense, I was just really annoyed how some people are intrigued by my skateboarding, want to make casual conversation, but then chide me for not wearing a helmet all of the sudden. I don't mean to make any generalizations, but it sounds like these people tend to be older guys that are too nosy and fearful of skating when they don't know me at all. So, AITA?

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