2007-06-26 11:12:35 · 18 answers · asked by fleecy.bear 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This is one case where one has to be sensitive to the specific culture and practices of any given place, town, or setting. If the word is told without hint of any sexual overture, and is part of one's natural expression of personality, it may be fine but then again, it may not be well taken by the person it is told to. So in this one, one must be sensitive and must have common sense if one wants to stay out of trouble.
2007-06-26 11:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by larkton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 23:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I guess it depends on how well the doctor knows the patient, and how the patient feels about it. If the doc's a man, it could very well be taken as sexist and demeaning. On the other hand, if he or she has a small, friendly practice it could be seen as just a friendly gesture.
On the whole, I'd say stay away from it if you're the doc. If you're the patient and it makes you uncomfortable, say something: The doctor may never have considered it could bother patients. If it really makes you uncomfortable, by all means start looking around for a new doctor.
2007-06-26 11:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if the patient is significantly younger, or they're friends and the patient knows the doctor likes calling people sweeties.
2007-06-26 11:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by shmux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the age of the patient. If the patient is quite a bit younger, it is fine. (I have gotten into the habit of calling people "honey" all the time....)
Some docs call oldsters "sweetie" but I find that disrespectful, they should be called "Mrs." or "Mr".
Calling a same age, opposite sex "sweetie" is not appropriate.
2007-06-26 11:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by greengo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the patient is like a 5 year old girl and the doctor is some old guy. but other than that no. if my doc did that to me i would be creeped out and never go to him again.
2007-06-26 11:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by drumsandguitar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where his hands are when he is saying it...and the age of the patient. I'd find it offensive, but then again I'm a 61 year-old grandpa! LOL.
2007-06-26 11:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a little girl or if the doctor is a really old grandpa, only then can a doctor say sweetie to an older woman without it having to be awkward. but i guess if the doctor was that old, they would have retired.
2007-06-26 11:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by iNeedhelp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I lived in the south for a number of years. That word is usually though of as being personable regardless of the sex of the person saying it. Elsewhere in the country, it might be considered demeaning or unprofessional. I think it really is a matter of perspective ( I really hate saying that).
2007-06-26 11:25:40 · answer #9 · answered by ycats 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the patient is a young child. If the doctor is British or gay or both. Otherwise no.
2007-06-26 21:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋