Is it normal i enjoy when people and older adults give pet names?

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Some people will call everyone they meet things like "Honey, sweety, darling". Now aside from the points when someone is obviously just trying to come off condescending I do not really mind. This is especially common with older folks. Some people consider this rude and improper. I usually enjoy it though. It makes me want to be friends with that person since I feel like they are nicer then most people. I do not particularly mind either when older adults speak to me in this manner. I know this annoys some people but I never understood why someone would be bothered by it.

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  • CatTurd
    10 years ago

    I used to get b0ners when my teacher called me "lad" in his awesome accent.

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  • squirrelgirl
    10 years ago

    I also find it endearing when older adults refer to others as "honey/sweetie". I agree that it makes them seem nicer/friendlier.

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  • LOUi_CUDi
    10 years ago

    Just called others by their names because some people get offended easy. Idk why but they do. I can see how " Honey and darling" are little offensive to others, one should only use those to call those who are really younger.

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