Honey, Doll, Sweetheart

no its because you look young lol. but yes it should be taken as a compliment, jus think when you really get old and still get asked for id. that will make your day.

I think it has everything to do with how it is said, somepeople can say it so naturally, some say it so faulcely, I have the hbit of calling people chookie, or some other names, but in Australia when someone calles you a nice little name it means you have been accepted...

That doesn't bother me. I think it's more polite than just going, "Hey! You!" if you don't know the person's name.

I really haven't been called these things very much in person. But I did reply to a topic on here ages ago about whether we had been called those kinds of things on Mylot and how it made us feel. At the time I hadn't been called anything like that by anyone here. But not long after, I did get called dear or something a couple of times, and it did feel a bit strange having a stranger use those terms on me. I really would'nt mind if it were someone older like a relative. It also seems like terms like that are used more in the south, and that it is just accepted more there, which I think is kind of sweet, honestly! ^_^ But yeah.. for the most part I don't mind, as long as it isn't by a stranger and they dont seem to be using it in a condescending way! *laugh* ^_^

Okay sweetie...lol...it is not only a kid thing older people for some reason think this is more acceptable than miss or mam. It is crazy to me but this is what I have been told. As long as they are older than you whether your 40 and they are 60 or if you are 18 and they are 50 it is acceptable to them. May as well get used to it because they will probably never remember your name...best wishes

I think it's mainly used for children and teens. I'ver never heard an adult be called honey or doll, unless it's a married couple, which I think we all know is acceptable.

I think we call others by those names, out of love and tenderness. I call my lady friends like that, most of them are older than me.

I use "honey" when talking to my adult children or grandchildren. And I sometimes say "Hon" to my close friends. But I wouldn't use it or accept it from a stranger. I sometimes address my client's children as "Sweetie" or "Cutie" but these are toddlers who really are sweet or cute.

They are names people use to call anyone. I work with the public constantly. I use those terms all the time, and many more. I do not know everyones names, so it is just a way to make the conversation more personal and friendly. Trust me, there are a lot worse things people could say, so be happy that they are using terms of endearment. If they didn't like you, they wouldn't use any of those words.

I think it is just a bad habit for some people. My hair stylist calls me LOVE. and he is waaay youger than I am. If I find it particulary annoying I call them some goofy name back. You'd be amazed how quickly they stop.

yes, people address this to adults whom they kind of have a feeling of warmth and easy feeling. notice how our parents and grandparents love to address us like this. this is because, they have this loving feeling for us. it must have been given to you as a consolation and of being loved and cared for rather than to make you feel otherwise.

It happens to me too and it doesn't really bother me. I think it's kind of sweet when an old lady calls me "hon". I do call my daughter Sweetheart, I've never had anyone call me that. My friend used to call me "babydoll" and I thought that was cute!

I'm 32 and I hear names like that all the time. I would prefer being called those names than negative ones, though, even though it all just plain annoys me.

As a mom, I'm just so used to using the words, Sweetheart, honey and babe, when talking to my daughter that I'm absolutely positive one day I'll be at the mall and say that to a stranger. I think most moms and dads just get into the habit of using cutesy nicknames for their own kids that they use those names on other people. Maybe they don't even realize they're doing it. Or, don't want to say, "Hey you". Although I guess it wouldn't be impolite to say, "Miss" or use some other title. I don't think anyone is trying to insult you. But, it may be condescending.

I do not use the words sweetheart or doll, but many do this as a compliment not to annoy but to brighten days and put smiles on their faces, I use Honey alot of nice habit, and Ma'am, and Sir, and Miss, and Mrs... People however are convinced I am not from Wisconsin when they do this they start to assume I am from the South, as they are not used to hearing manners in this area.. - DNatureofDTrain