So what's the reason behind it? Whenever I go to restaurants or bars, employees there call me so, and it makes feel uneasy. Is that because I look childish or stupid or what? I don't see them calling others so.
2007-11-07 11:54:25 · 21 answers · asked by MARCOCHOU 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's a nice way to address an ADULT not a child. Get over your overly developed sensitivities and sense of worth and enjoy people being nice to you. There's plenty of meanness in the world, enjoy this tiny bit of affection from one human to another.
2007-11-07 13:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a hospital and a lot of the nurses call the patients they care for, whether age 20 or 80, sweetie, honey, dear, etc. So, some people just call everyone those types of names. I doubt it's because of the way you look/act. Some people just do that to everyone. I'm in my mid-twenties and got ID'd to see an R rated movie, then the person I showed my ID to told me, "Okay, thank you sweetie." Just kind of have to roll your eyes or sigh deeply when you're out of view and let it go. Or, if it's someone you see on a regular basis, just tell them that you'd prefer to be called by your first name.
2007-11-07 12:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetie, maybe it's because you are a dear!
lol just kidding
I HATE that!! I know I am younger than you,
but I look a LOT younger than I am, some lady
at the restaraunt wanted to give me a
color book and crayons one time
and asked what I wanted from the
kids meal
and I am 15 years old....
hahaha. I think it is something that
they really think is necessary, because..
Its their way of speaking
otherwise they just think you are sweet
and dear! Nothing wrong with that right?
But I guess I do not understand everything, if I did know
I would have told you already.
2007-11-07 11:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rerab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe take it as a compliment that you look young, I rather be called sweetie or dear then sir or mister. I think its just the way you perceive it. Being young is good, before you know it they will be calling you Mamm and you will wonder why they dont call you Dear or Sweetie anymore. :)
2007-11-07 11:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by James C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do. I mean, I get people older than me calling me 'Ma'am'. Some people say it because it is a part of their character. I doubt it as anything to do with the way you look, but more as an endearing term.
2007-11-07 11:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Happy. Finally. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People did that to me way back in High School. I hated that. Just ignore them, some do that just out of habitâ¥
2007-11-07 12:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Squirt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the next time you go to a restaurant act like ur in charge and wear adult clothing (fancy clothing preferably(well, not if ur going out for fast food))
2007-11-07 11:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by xoxox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they think you are younger that happens to me ALL the time, ive even gotten a childs menu a few times and im almost 23 years old !
2007-11-07 11:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by pink_kisses 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I would rather be called that than "Ma'am". I am also in my 20s.
and "Ma'am" makes me feel ancient.
I like "Ms" or "Miss" better because it sounds more youthful.
2007-11-07 12:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i sort of go through the same thing. i've decided its because i'm in the in-between phase of being a "miss" and a "ma'am". so people say "sweetie" or "hon".
it doesn't bother me, its cute.
2007-11-07 11:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by volchick2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋