> The current young generation is very respectful towards older people.

This has not been my experience.

I worked for a company that prized seniority, and I regularly dealt with folks older than me, more experienced than me, more capable than me, and willing to help me out. I worked there for almost 27 years, and it was awesome.

In my experience, I'm usually written off as an "OK Boomer," before I've even had a chance to open my mouth to prove it (or not).

My fave, is when we have a really promising text-only relationship, then, the minute they see me, it goes south.