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[september]

It depends on the context.  Overall, I'd have to say no.  

people seem to over think what terms others use, even when no offense is intended. 

[Sooner]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

Its not a big deal, no harm no foul.  They could call you worse names.

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@Imaoldhippie I have to say something I often think about when I see your quote.  I think: 

Fear is incomplete knowledge.  Except when see you are in the middle of the tornado warning on the radar. 

Agatha didn't live in Oklahoma!  

[GoneButNotForgotten]

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@ID2 wrote:

I find that there are more important things I can worry about than someone calling me a pet name.

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Well aren't you snarky...babe

[Lucky Charm]

It's better than being called *trashy*.

[jannabelle1]

I think the question should be "do you mind occasionally being called....." I have occasionally been called "hon" or "honey", but never "babe". Honestly, the people who called me honey didn't do so in a demeaning way, and I didn't get offended. How often does this happen to you? If it's one person, then we deal with it or walk away. I can't imagine it happening more often and by a number of people! JMO.

[Imaoldhippie]

@Sooner ..................LOL, I agree with you.  Im from western Ohio and we are part of tornado alley.

[Sooner]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

@Sooner ..................LOL, I agree with you.  Im from western Ohio and we are part of tornado alley.

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@Imaoldhippie Well, you got the joke then!  Why do we live here?  Ever ask yourself that when the sirens are going off, or a storm spotter is parked in front of your house??????  

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[minkbunny]

Of all the things that I am worried about in these wacky, crazy times we live in - someone calling me a term of endearment might just be at the bottom of the list. 

[Tinkrbl44]

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@J Town Girl wrote:

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@henderson wrote:

I've been called "mama" in the hospital after surgery.  I think these were Filipino women.

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I had to smile when I read your post because there's a young Filipino girl who works at our local Wendy's drive-thru.  If she's on duty when we stop there she always greets me with " How are you doing, Mama" or "You look so nice today, Mama".  

The first time she called me that I was a little surprised and didn't know what to say.  Then I realized it is a name that they use most likely as a part of their culture.   She is so sweet and friendly that there is no way I would be offended.  

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@J Town Girl 

A former neighbor of mine used to say that a lot, and I found it offensive .... and I can't even tell you why!  LOL   I guess because she also said it to strangers now and then, and knew nothing about them.  What's up with that?  

I finally decided that, when it comes to being offended, sometimes it's the person, sometimes it's the word ... and sometimes it's the planets that day.  LOL   

[suzyQ3]

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@minkbunny wrote:

Of all the things that I am worried about in these wacky, crazy times we live in - someone calling me a term of endearment might just be at the bottom of the list. 

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The OP didn't ask whether anyone was worried; she just asked "Do you like being referred to as "babe" or "hon" by another woman?"

@minkbunny