They are in their 50’s. Most everyone by that time has been mistaken for “the help” in one way or another. If that is the only thing they have they have nothing.
I suppose people who never go out to stores or restaurants have never been asked, “Do you work here?” But the rest of us have. I know a guy in his 30’s who is white and can’t go to a Home Depot type store without being asked for help. He just looks like he has the answers. LOL!
Happens to me all the time @ Home Depot. In fact, they should put me on the payroll. I’ve sold quite a few chainsaws for them.