Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear– it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at cottage. Worse if you are flirting with someone and they are 15 years younger. You should know better. Then they slap you in the face with “ma’am”.
I don’t like it. Don’t call me dear. Or deer for that matter.
*except for my mom. Except for when she has on her mad voice.
dear and hon….although i do have one friend who calls me hon but she can just because of where she grew up and the intent of which it is said. she means it. women don’t call women dear!
while were at it I don’t like being called a lady! I want to be a girl forever.
I don’t care for any of that “dear” business either. And they can keep “madame” while they’re at it too… I’m just a kid, for goodness sake!!