Some people do it as a habit I guess. And it's not as though they're calling you down. But it feels so PHONY. Is there any nice way to say "Don't you know my name?"
2006-08-05 16:30:39 · 27 answers · asked by R. F 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i would bother me . Just say can you please call me ( what ever your name is ) and they should if they forget to call u by your name just injore it and go on about your day
2006-08-05 16:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by purpal2002002 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's common in some regions to use these endearments; it's certainly not intended to offend you. Sometimes it's a cover for forgetting your name, sometimes it's just easier to avoid issues. Seriously, I used to have a friend that went through guys like most people do socks, and she had a hard time avoiding calling out the wrong name at the wrong time - so she worked hard on acquiring the habit of always calling her boyfriends "honey", "baby", "sweetie", etc. That way, she never screamed "oh Jim!" when she was with Max....!
2006-08-05 16:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not being too touchy. It is phony and in a way it is very demeaning/condescending. When someone calls you sweetie or honey and they barely know you, it is sort of like they are bringing you down to the level of a child. It shows a great lack of respect (in my opinion).
2006-08-05 21:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by Haveitlookedat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I call everyone Honey, Sugar, or Sweetie. I'm from the South, and that's just our way. Much like if someone from California were to call you Dude.
2006-08-05 16:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by type3gem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get annoyed too. Here in Australia they call me "mate" (I'm from the UK and live in Sydney) and I feel like saying "I'm not your mate". It actually feels quite patronising don't you think? On the other hand when someone on Y!Answers calls me "sweetie" or "love" etc, it feels like they're being kind... the strength of the written word hey!? :)
2006-08-05 19:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by matts_wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sugar, it isn't about you... Keep in mind what other people think of you is none of your business.
Sweetie, I know you are probably annoyed but what is the big deal? Even if they are phony let them be - you already know something about them!
Honey just let it slide, it is not that big of a deal!
2006-08-05 16:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by Steve D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are just tryin to be nice. If you've read some of the other questions and answers here, surely you've noticed that some people can surely be rude, insulting and mindless. Wouldn't you rather have "sugar" and "sweety"?
2006-08-05 16:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. This is a habit which many people have. Terms of endearment should be reserved for those with whom you have a close relationship. If a guy calls all the girls "Baby", what more does it mean when he calls his girlfriend "Baby"?
2006-08-05 16:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Dino4747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about the ones that use "cheif" or "pumpkin" or "bossman" or "big guy" or "tough guy" or "champ" .... the list goes on lol .... i feel like im being condescended to .... if its a girl talking to me and calling me sweety or honey though i generally take it as a compliment ... maybe im just vain like that hehe ... and finally if i call a girl sweety or honey it means that i find them very likeable and they dont get it unless they deserve it go figure ...
2006-08-05 16:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the South, it is just good manners to address people by such terms of endearment. If it really offends you, just correct them politely. Most people will comply if you make your wishes known.
2006-08-05 16:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by TXChristDem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really annoys me unless the person is over 80. For old people it seems okay. For everyone else it seems contrived and fake.
2006-08-05 16:41:09 · answer #11 · answered by Laura N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋