I think she was trying to compliment your father. So she may have been complimenting you that you looked young as well. She failed though, didn’t she?
You know, she meant that your father looked as young as you. It’s a compliment people will make towards older people. I don’t think she meant to insult you.
Ugh! I was in a car accident 5 years ago where I passed out at the wheel and hit a tree…when I read the police report for my insurance it said I “appeared older than actual age”! I was so insulted! (BTW, I’m turning 49 in 2 weeks).
When I used to go on holidays with my mom and sister. Sales people would always ask my mom if they were sisters. Sometimes it’s a cheap sales trick to make a sale and your dad seems to be the client.