Honey, Sweetie, Sugar ~ Not So Sweet Salutations!

Honey, Sweetie, Sugar ~ Not So Sweet Salutations!This past week I was on the phone with an attorney's office and was speaking to the attorney's assistant. Throughout our conversation she continually referred to me with "Honey", "Sweetie", etc.  As a southern woman my entire life, I still do not get this or appreciate it.  Now if we are friends then this is alright.  I am referring to those who don't know you and it is a work setting. First of all, in professional setting this can come across as a bit condescending.  Now if we are related or if we are good friends then that is entirely a different thing!  This young lady however, doesn't know me from Adam!  And more importantly, the name "Honey" is my grandmother name!  :) I am certainly not trying to be picky here but there is a time and place for everything.  When men do this to women in a professional setting, it sets my teeth on edge.  Many use it as a way to "set the tone" as to whom is in charge.  Others really do not mean anything negative by it. What are your thoughts when someone you don't know very will in a professional setting refers to you by one of these names?  For me personally, using someones name is a sign of respect and affirmation.  I do believe in a professional setting, referring to one as "sweetheart" or "sugar" is just not cool.   Susan Emo thanks for your inspiration on this post!      "Have you fully lived today?" Paula L. McDonald ~ REALTOR® Broker ~ The Woodlands, Texas 936-203-0279 Direct Selling The Woodlands real estate and surrounding areas! Paula@ChevauxGroup.com                    Copyright 2015 Paula McDonald