Among Friends

[Shanus]

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@CAcableGirl2 wrote:

I wouldn't mind being called my love, honey, miss, ma'am, doll, sweetie, or similar.  I just don't like it when a grown man calls me "kiddo", and I'm older then he is. 

I don't want to embarrass him or make it a big deal, so I just overlook it.  Everyone has their quirks, and I chalk it up to how they were raised and that it didn't mean any harm.

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@CAcableGirl2   I'm bothered by doll, sweetie, etc. I think it's too familiar and demeaning...

[CherryHugs]

Never been called that by someone working anywhere lol.

I have not ever minded if someone calls me honey, babe, dear, sweetie, etc. Doesnt bother me one bit. 

[Icegoddess]

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@newagain888888 wrote:

The cashier at my local Aldi grocery store is British. She refers to every customer as "My Love" in the most sincere uplifting tone. It sounds wonderful and I never tire of hearing it.

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@newagain888888 She did seem to have some sort of accent, alhough I couldn't place it. 

[LindaSal]

It doesn't bother me at all.  I don't think it's meant to be demeaning , I think as someone stated it's mostly due to your upbringing.  I find myself calling people younger than me "Hon" at times.   I mean it with a kindness.    

[Still Raining]

Whenever these OPs come up, I am reminded of Jerry Lewis and his HEY LADY!! routine.

Would much prefer a sweeter name.

[sunshine45]

just a warning if you are in the general baltimore area.....calling people HON is a thing here and it is NOT meant in a bad way at all. we even have a HONFEST every year!