Does anyone else find this a little condescending?
2006-08-02 15:55:45 · 33 answers · asked by Miss D 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
it's totally condescending and unbelievably sexist...they're both terms of endearment one would call a child. the little things people say often reveal their true feelings, and i'd be willing to bet any guy that isn't a BF and is calling you honey or sweetie probably lacks respect for you in a few key areas
2006-08-02 16:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by trolls aint human 1 · 12⤊ 5⤋
Down here in the South we do it all of the time. It's not meant to be condescending or disrespectful... if anything just the opposite.
We use expressions like "Darlin'" more so than "honey" or "Sweetie" though.
2006-08-02 16:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sweetie maybe they think it is a nice thing to say and they just want to be nice. (BTW I know more women who call other women sweetie or honey then men who do it most men are afraid they will be called sexist if they do and I think that is a shame)
2006-08-02 15:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'M GUILTY OF THIS TOO!!!
I have been raised in the South with alot of good people and for the most part we feel like family. I know not all people are receptive to this and I honestly try to keep it toned down, but I do call men, women, children Babe, Honey, Shug and Dear - way, way too much.
I do not mean these words in a sexist way, they come from my heart and I mean no harm to anyone. I truly care for people, most all people and am only being my natural self. No one complains to me about this and I honestly do try to keep it toned. LOL!
2006-08-02 17:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never call women sweetie or honey - I prefer stronger language - especially in bed.
2006-08-02 16:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by dirtyhungrythirsty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on! Women do the same SHlT! and YES! It's very condescending.
2006-08-02 16:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we're just use to calling our own woman sweetie or honey.
2006-08-02 15:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by John4no17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is even worst to have a rather young female call people that are her elders "honey" and "sweetie". My sister-in-law calls everyone honey and sweetie...EXCEPT HER HUSBAND AND HER SON!
2006-08-02 16:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by sw student 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a term of endearment, like when I call my male friends "bro" or "dood." If that offends you, the problem isn't with me being condescending, it is with you being too sensitive. Get over it.
2006-08-02 15:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, How about, Hey You.
Hey Gal,
Sweet,
Yo,
Pssss
Doll
Skinny
Fatty
There are only so many names that you can go by if you do not know the person's name.
You might get pissed if they said Hey Ugly.
2006-08-02 16:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋