when a stranger or someone you meet/talk the first time uses words of endearment to you, especially if it's the opposite sex? Instant messages like, "Hey, babe? How are you?".
2007-07-28 21:57:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, I do. I think it's highly innappropriate and it shows the loser's character and what he really wants comes to the surface; a player, fast talker.
When a woman does it, like an older woman who is showing care towards me, I don't mind it so much because her intentions are those of endearment and caring about me.
A man is always a different story, esp. for attractive females. I find it outrageous and offensive when a man does this. He immediately becomes suspect having little control over his mouth and actions.
2007-07-28 22:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't really like it. I know local custom varies a lot when it comes to this; in the South, you'll find lots of people saying 'honey' to everyone, stranger or friend. But where I come from, it's used almost exclusively for *very* close friends and really small children... so that's what I grew up with... I know it's not intended that way when other people use it, so I don't really get offended... but it just sounds sickly sweet and sticky and icky all the same.
2007-07-30 12:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's weird but... alot of the delivery guys that come to my store seem to like to call me things like sweet pea, sweetie, honey etc.. Not sure why. I just think it's a habit that they have. Sometimes I'll say something like I'm not your sweetie. And the next time they refrain.
2007-08-03 09:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by hipchic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I definitely don't like it, it offends me greatly to be so familiar immediately. I hate the word 'babe'
2007-07-28 22:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by Angel_Daisy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't get offended. I just make certain I avoid them after that. That is weird behavior. Some people don't realise there are boundaries.
2007-07-29 23:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certain people can pull this off because they have a kind of ineffable charm. Most people sound like wankers, and nobody likes a ******.
2007-08-02 11:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by relaxification 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to get offended. Now I just reply back in kind.
2007-07-29 05:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by SubwayGirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,I was raised in the south,and we all use terms of endearment. Examples: Thanks sweetie or hon.
Hi darlin, sweetie,or hon
I would only get offended if it was something vulgar.
2007-07-29 04:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too much familiarity from someone I just met makes me uncomfortable.
2007-08-02 10:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no i dont get offended - because its a figure of speech. they usually dont even realize they say it so much, like how you going love? hows your mum love? etc... etc...
its very annoying, as you're htining, wtff... i dont know you, im not your love - but i dont get offended - its only words...
i would get offended if they tried to touch me lol...
2007-07-28 22:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋