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[Suziepeach]

Doesn't bother me one iota.  Those that do use an endearment towards me are generally close friends, visa versa from me to them too.  And back when I worked, a simple soft hun meant something to a patient that was struggling- especially the ladies. 

[Pearlee]

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@cherry wrote:

I don't go around trying to find something to be offended by.

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And I don't think the people such as myself bothered by being called "hun" do either.

[ChynnaBlue]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

in baltimore and some surrounding areas you hear the word "hon" quite a bit.......it is definitely  a "thing" here.......we even have a HON-FEST.

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Yes, I don't think it's an age thing, I think it's a regional thing. Maybe she or the people she was raised by grew up in an area where calling someone "hon" was common.

[dex]

1. I don't mind being called hon or sweet by people that don't know my name.What else can they call me.?I would prefer those polite terms to old lady or hey you.I think people are trying to be kind when they use these terms and not insulting.

[Zita]

Wow, some people are touchy. Or maybe grouchy. Or maybe just too full of themselves. Hearing Hun, or Honey, or sweetheart are usually terms of goodwill. What would be the alternative? Old lady? Madam? 

[Pearlee]

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@Zita wrote:

Wow, some people are touchy. Or maybe grouchy. Or maybe just too full of themselves. Hearing Hun, or Honey, or sweetheart are usually terms of goodwill. What would be the alternative? Old lady? Madam? 

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You see them as good will.  I see them as demeaning.j

I'll respect your opinion if you respect mine.

[CareBears]

@Mistreatedbycs I better watch it then, I call my 20+ year old nieces honey & sweetie, and my friend's 4 1/2 year old granddaughter, sweetheart, and once in awhile I will call a cashier at a store that has been friendly & helpful hun, more out of force of habit, I certainly did not mean to offend anyone.

I never even thought of the other side of the coin as it was an acceptable term while I was growing up.

Oh heck, I still call my 30 year old daughter her childhood nickname, a few months ago I asked her if she hated it and she said "Naw, your Mom".

[bonnielu]

I'm from Maryland and as far as I know it is used often.  We even have signs in some areas welcoming people with the expression.  So I think it is regional, not meant to hurt or harm anyone. So all you hons out there, have a great day and a Happy New Year

[MacDUFF]

I'm not offended at all...unless, of course, "Attila the" is said in front of it.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Pearlee wrote:

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@Zita wrote:

Wow, some people are touchy. Or maybe grouchy. Or maybe just too full of themselves. Hearing Hun, or Honey, or sweetheart are usually terms of goodwill. What would be the alternative? Old lady? Madam? 

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You see them as good will.  I see them as demeaning.j

I'll respect your opinion if you respect mine.

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Reporting violators to your personal code of conduct is not very respectful.  It makes it sound as if your opinion is more impoartant then any other.  People need to stop nit picking apart every little thing.  If the persons intent was to demean that is one thing, if not lighten up.  Life is to short,