My name isn't "dear", "dearie" or "hon"

Cornhusker said:
I kept myself out of prison yesterday.
I stopped at the liquor store on my way home yesterday, and the guy behind the counter (young guy) said "Thanks Pop"
I didn't drag him over the counter, I didn't yell at him, and I'm not in jail.
I'm pretty proud of myself :)
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Is this age-ism? You could always say, "You're welcome, sonny boy." LOL
 

Leann said:
Thanks @MarciKS !
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I am not offended in the slightest if I am called names that might be considered ageist, but I am completely on your side when it comes to which subjects to choose for a discussion. Those who are interested will have something to discuss, those who aren't can pick something, or start something, closer to their taste. Keep posting @Leann, I found this thread very interesting and, at times, quite entertaining! (y):geek:
 
^There are always people who have never seen a particular thread before and now might respond for the first time, there are also those (like me) who see someone's feelings getting hurt and just have to reply! In any case, see my remarks above: those who are no longer interested in beating a dead horse are always at liberty to just move on. I see threads on this forum that have been going on for years! What's the harm in that, except that some will get bored with it! @Georgiagranny I love ya, but we're disagreeing on this one! :)
 
gruntlabor said:
:) While wintering in Florida, staying in motels. I was called 'Grandma' by all the help. They were all spanish-speaking people and did not realize that their word may have been offensive to some, as in calling me old and/or using endearments with a stranger. But in their culture I am sure I was being honored, which made it AOK with me.
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Last couple times I've been in Spanish speaking areas, Miami being one, I've been called " papi". That was an eye opener
 
RadishRose said:
Well Gary, to me, "Sir" is a title of respect and it's good manners to use it.
Maybe you'd rather be addressed as "Dude"? :ROFLMAO:
The title Sir has nothing to do with age.
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Sure it does. I don't call people younger then me sir. And yes it's a sign of respect. But I used to get a " thanks, man!" Or some such, now I get " thank you, sir" and its definitely an age thing.
 
I’ve called my husband dear for quite a long time he’s never complained :)

When I moved to the country area where hubs lived / worked , ( in 1986) the area has / had a large population of former UK / Scottish residents
not all , but many called everyone Luv I never took any offence being called Luv
 
Kadee said:
I’ve called my husband dear for quite a long time he’s never complained :)

When I moved to the country area where hubs lived / worked , ( in 1986) the area has / had a large population of former UK / Scottish residents
not all , but many called everyone Luv I never took any offence being called Luv
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I love being called "Luv" :)
 

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