Am I the only one that thinks they are?
I mean, espcially when it's someone I don't know, the way they say it makes me feel like the person is trying to feel superior to me.
I know southern people do it alot but that doesn't make it right.
If a guy I'm not in a relationship with calls me a pet name I usually dump him.
2007-03-20 09:02:13 · 9 answers · asked by Whitnae 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
AGREED! I hate them! Never okay! Yeah, I never liked "babe" especially...
I don't even like it when people shorten my name unless they ask first...
There are some close friends and family members who can call me pet names, but not many...
And if an elderly lady calls me "dear" or something, that's all right (they probably wouldn't remember my name, anyway, hehe)
2007-03-20 09:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally done as a term of endearment, not an attempt to be superior (unless it's some old fart calling you little lady while he tries to screw you on a used car sale). I generally ignore it when it's from strangers, some people use Hun and Sweety the way some people use "like" every other word. It's neither bad nor good, wrong nor right.
I can't imagine dumping some poor guy just because he got goofy over you and called you Boo or something like that, considering all the really valid reasons a guy can provide for being dumped, but hey, whatever floats your boat.
2007-03-20 09:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jadalina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet names are usually reserved for someone who is the object of our affection. For example, my husband calls me "Dear".
Being a Southern Lady myself, I am guilty of addressing my gentlemen friends as "Sweetie" or "Hon".
2007-03-20 09:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, I'm sorry to hear that!
But first, I wonder why this bothers you. Has someone ever called you a name that offended you? My sister and her husband call my 4-year-old niece (their daughter) ratface. I know........that doesn't sound cute.........! But we do it out of love and play, and my niece isn't get bothered by it. If anything, she often responds to it by laughing at it. Besides, she's a beautiful little girl, and we often remind her of that.
2007-03-20 09:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweety, honey - if you have a problem with pet names, that's no one's business but your own. Seriously though, most people don't have a problem with them. I don't think your guys mean them to be condescending. If you don't like them, though, you should let them know. But don't throw a guy out just because he whips out a term of endearment. He just likes you, that's all!
2007-03-20 09:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Steven D 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh honey-bunch, don't be such a poopsy! You know that you're my snookums no matter how much you want to be a foofer. Now, pucker up my lemon-drop and...
Just kidding...It is condescending, childish and downright rude. I hate it too!
2007-03-20 09:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I think that might just be you. pet names are just a sign of familiarity and affection..not to belittle you.
2007-03-20 09:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the ones my wife has for me. I can't imagine this being a problem, but okay if you say so............
2007-03-20 09:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the pet..
2007-03-20 09:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by xoticscene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋