I think that when people answer questions on here and say well dear____- It makes me think they are much older, which is not really true lol, or that they think they know so much more, which I hope they do, :) but it makes me feel icky.
In person, I say Hi sweety-to children I know. That is about it.
So what think?
2006-08-19 22:41:16 · 7 answers · asked by just julie 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Lol. So What do you think??
2006-08-19 22:42:28 · update #1
I prefer not to be referred to at all. Just answer the damn question.
2006-08-19 22:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Nicky 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think sometimes it is done subconsciously.
I know I have made the slip a couple of times.
I do not mean any offence by it.
I really don't mind as long as the answer isn't abusive or derogatory in any way
Have a great day
2006-08-20 05:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you about 'dear'.....don't like it on here or in person. I don't mind 'sweety,' but even that can be used in a sarcastic way sometimes....on here or in person.
2006-08-20 05:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like a term of endearment, in person, but not on here. If my partner( if I had one) was to call me dear, i'd be not offended. On here, though, I get your drift.
2006-08-20 05:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by flaming_dog_racing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on who is saying that to me... if it is a friend it generally doesn't bother me, but if it is a person i don't know well or at all i feel like he/she is ironic when calling me "dear" or "sweety". that's it.
2006-08-20 06:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by raingirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really dont like it, its so patronising , but there is a cure, to all dears I answer with baby , what goes around comes around.
2006-08-20 05:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by leed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. One person I know can get away with that. Well, I guess old people can call me that too.
2006-08-20 05:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋