Hehe yea, I have noticed it increases with age! Oh dear at this point I may get my own show!

We were in a drug store one day and the guy in front of us had a dispute about how they were adding up his bill or something, and he was obviously right but he just said ok- do it your way-took his change and was in the process of leaving and I said-you were absolutely right, they did it wrong-talk to the manager.
And he said -I know, but I don't let others get inside my head over minor issues.
(correction-my wife says that what he actually said was: I don't let people rent space in my brain)
I have come to realize that he might be right about that.
I fight a lot of things on principle, and do a lot of legwork and send letters and file complaints and at least try to cause some of the world's jerks some hassle and trouble--but it is very rarely worth the work I put into it.

If you have any problem with being addressed in some form of a pet name then DO NOT visit the southern states of the U.S. Down in that part of the country it's the norm to address people that way and some go to the limit with it.

Don't stress out about it hon. ;P

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LOL! She's going to smack you! ;)

I can deal with "hon," sometimes, it really depends on who is using it. What I CAN'T stand is "shuga," southern slang for sugar. There is a nurse that I work with that calls everyone "shuga" with a deep strong southern drawl. I just want to smack her in the mouth every time she says it. Luckily she's moved to day shift so I don't have to hear it as often.

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I can deal with "hon," sometimes, it really depends on who is using it. What I CAN'T stand is "shuga," southern slang for sugar. There is a nurse that I work with that calls everyone "shuga" with a deep strong southern drawl. I just wanna smack her in the mouth every time she says it. Luckily she's moved to day shift so I don't have to hear it as often.

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I can honestly say that I've never been called "shuga' or anything close to it. I've been called hon, sweetie, dear, love, and things I can't post here, but never shuga. :)

We were at a BBQ restaurant a few years ago. The waitress was trying to be hip and cool. She kept referring to us as "peeps" and my 10 year old daughter was "girlfriend"... Now, I could maybe... maybe understand it if she was 18 or so but she was older than me.

Turned out she was drunk on the job anyway so we didn't have to deal with her after that day.

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I can honestly say that I've never been called "shuga' or anything close to it. I've been called hon, sweetie, dear, love, and things I can't post here, but never shuga. :)

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Then you haven't met Peggy! ;) The "shuga" thing with the strong southern drawl, that she doesn't have naturally, is so much more annoying than "hon" anytime.

I used to like it when Cats called me "Shuga" or "sweets", and it really only depends on WHO'S calling me hon. I hate it when some snot nosed kid is calling me hon, or I over hear them calling an elderly person hon. Grates my cheddah I tell yah!

Enigma, you better run! You're getting a spanking!

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I used to like it when Cats called me "Shuga" or "sweets", and it really only depends on WHO'S calling me hon. I hate it when some snot nosed kid is calling me hon, or I over hear them calling an elderly person hon. Grates my cheddah I tell yah!

Enigma, you better run! You're getting a spanking!

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We're spanking Enigma? I'm in! :)

Oops... WT?

But there is no right thread, so blah, I'm in! :)

You guys promise? ;)

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You guys promise? ;)

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I've seen pictures of you, so you better believe that I promise.

Disclaimer "I'm not gay, or bi, but, it's Enigma! She's gorgeous, and sweet. I can learn to be into girls." :)

I don't care what you call it, I'm spankin her! Hahah

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I don't care what ya call it, I'm spankin her! hahah

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Me too! Me too! I want a shot at this!

Just got a call asking for Andrew Ledgeman. Not even close! Try again! ;)

I find being called "hon" is not as annoying as the store clerks or waiters who call me by my first name after running my credit card, as in "Have a nice day Ed." (Ed is not my real name - just using it to illustrate the point). We've raised our kids to always address their elders as "Mr." or "Mrs" as a sign of respect - never by first name unless specifically requested to do so. To have some teenager address me that way is really annoying.

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I find being called "hon" is not as annoying as the store clerks or waiters who call me by my first name after running my credit card, as in "Have a nice day Ed." (Ed is not my real name - just using it to illustrate the point). We've raised our kids to always address their elders as "Mr." or "Mrs" as a sign of respect - never by first name unless specifically requested to do so. To have some teenager address me that way is really annoying.

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Like I think I said earlier, seniors/old people being addressed by first name by medical personnel is also universal and horrendous. I say something every chance I get. In fact, NO patient should be addressed by first name if over the age of 18, until permission is given. We were very careful about this when I worked in Libraryland. Not sure it's the rule, but should be.

I dislike being called 'hon' by anyone. Especially on here, especially on here I find it condescending.

I always thought that this was a southern US thing, I guess not.
I don't mind it so much from people I know and have a connection with or even an elderly stranger, but I'll have to admit it does bug me a little when it is a total stranger my own age or younger.
It happens a lot at work with our older clients, that's fine by me I take it as a sign of comfort and familiarity.

My story? Went to the printer with a letterhead, envelope, invoice, business card order. Picked out everything I wanted, the way I wanted it, checked the proofs - exactly what I had in mind.

And then the owner (not realizing it's MY business) said: "Hon, do you have authority to place this order?"

And told him I would go home and ask myself that question and marched out of there - "Hon"? "Authority?"

He lost a big order and what would have been repeat business.

Yesterday I took my car in to be inspected, wore a tank top, sandals, knee length shorts. I was going to a repair facility! Passed, no problem (should, it's new with few than 10,000 miles) and I asked the Nice Man Behind the Counter where to take the electronic key to get the battery changed because it's losing distance.

He said, "Go to any Chevy dealer. Wear that top and they'll replace it for free." Long silence. I said, "Okay" and left.

What goes through people's heads?

He also just lost any hope of ever seeing me and/or any vehicle I own.