Is it proper for a GM of a company to call female clients and employees darling, honey or dear?

Question

The GM is Male 40 years of age

Answer 1

In this day and age I would say no but it really depends on what this person means by it. I've had female co-workers call me that and I wasn't offended because I know they aren't flirting with me. I think of it as sort of a term of endearment. But if a this guy is trying to get a date or just in your pants then I'd have to say no.

Answer 2

Probably not. I always decide on a case by case basis though. Like, I'm much less offended when an 80 year old man calls me dear than a 40 year old man. A woman can call me darling or dear, but honey can imply condescension. I would, if I were a general manager, stay clear of all pet names.

Answer 3

It's Ma'am, Mrs's or Miss. If you have a standing relationship and you two date... you might be able to get away with it... but never mix business with pleasure. Liable to get a harrasment suit put against you. Dear, might be brushed aside. And when I was boss I only got away with it because I asked the few females that worked on a mostly all guy crew if it was alright with them. Such as can I call you Hon for short. Or else risk having my boss put the hot irons to me. Wish you luck and best to stay far away from the working women. nothing but trouble...plus you don't get any work done....er'...sorry.. you don't get any "constructive" work done!

Oh your a female.... not unless he asks... Even then you might be able to file a complaint or harrassment suit... It's not professional and demeans women. It's not that hard to learn a first and last name of the people you work with... If you have a good relationship then it's your call... but if you barely know the guy tell him that he better learn your name.... Hint that lawyers cost alot of money.

Answer 4

You know, I don't think it is, and I find that it's common in older men because they're use to an old school sense of business when woman weren't really dominant in the workforce. I don't like it either but I'm not sure how you point it out to someone without being rude or putting them on the spot. It happens to me at work too and I"m in a very corporate environment.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 5

The president of the last company that I worked for called all of the women Honey or Sweetheart. It made me crazy. I told him that I found it disrespectful and each time he did it I reminded him what my name was. He was doing it because he couldn't be bothered to remember names. He learned my name, and he learned to respect me for standing up and saying something.

Answer 6

certainly, i do no longer innovations it. human beings the place I come from (eire) in many circumstances purely say them in particular communication or in passing lol. Plus it particularly is kinda intense-high quality so i do no longer see something incorrect with it haha :) i've got on no account been called 'pumpkin' although... it particularly is a clean one :D

Answer 7

No. It's condescending and unprofessional. How would the GM if someone was calling him "toots?"

Answer 8

Absolutely inappropriate.

Answer 9

Absolutely not.

Answer 10

if you're in the south, yes. If not, not very professional.