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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Okay, question

Ladies, do you find it annoying if men call you babe/darling/lovely or whatever? Or not really?

Men, do you call ladies with such names? U ever been told something like “please don’t call me that?”

Personally, I don’t mind it, and with some more than others, I do love being called darling or lovely x

Over to you guys

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I don't use such words. Makes me cringe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Babe and Hun, hate them!!!

Baby just makes me cringe.

Darling makes me feel old.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I hear someone use ‘hun’ makes me cringe

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Very annoying. Especially if I don’t know them.

I use babe sometimes to people I know (it’s the Essex in me ).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I say what i want like it or lump it its how i speak i often say sweetheart or good girl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I call my wife darling but I wouldn’t call someone I didn’t know it. I think it’s quite belittling when it comes from a stranger.

In Newcastle people say “Bonny lad” as a term of endearment towards men but unless that comes from someone much older I find that quite belittling as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only say babe or baby to my partner and my daughter. Not a fan of anyone else calling me it either. I’d rather shorten names for others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate pet names unless they’re unique.

Baby, babe, babs or any other variation can get to fuck.

Same as honey, treacle, sweetie, darling and all the others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really don’t like endearments from people I don’t know, it just sounds so fake.

I don’t like being called babe/hun by anyone ever…

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I wouldn't say it upsets me but I wouldn't say I like it. I'm kinda indifferent. I prefer pet names to come from people close to me.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I think the closest to that I've used is "mate" or "buddy"

LvM

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Babe and Hun, hate them!!!

Baby just makes me cringe.

Darling makes me feel old.

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Older than Madam? God, that makes me feel an ancient rich woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I say what i want like it or lump it its how i speak i often say sweetheart or good girl "

Well good girl is something else entirely...

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

Doesn’t bother me if/when people use pet names like the above.

Personally don’t see it as a big deal.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I think the closest to that I've used is "mate" or "buddy"

LvM"

To a woman? My worst nightmare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Babe and Hun, hate them!!!

Baby just makes me cringe.

Darling makes me feel old.

Older than Madam? God, that makes me feel an ancient rich woman "

Oooh Madam, could be good in certain situations.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I say what i want like it or lump it its how i speak i often say sweetheart or good girl

Well good girl is something else entirely..."
got too say it generally gets a good reaction

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Depends on their accent.

An Essex man calling me darling makes my knees knock in lust

But yes, I generally like terms of endearment. Be it fuck face or doll face.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I cringe like mad if someone calls me babe or hun. Maybe it’s an age thing.

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe

Hate it if I don't know someone but I love certain names as signs of affection especially from a lover.

My widely used nickname used to be lovely,from being about 24 too so obviously strangers would call me that ,although that is slightly different.

I have managed to almost,have everyone revert back to my actual name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Call me Ishmael.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I cringe like mad if someone calls me babe or hun. Maybe it’s an age thing. "

Know exactly what you mean hun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Strangers messaging and calling me hun or babe . Well anyone really.

A FWB used to call me darl and it was cute. It depends on the dynamic really.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Babe or even worse baaaaaaabe make me cringe.

Doll is often used up here. Gawd that is like fingers down the blackboard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have such a soft spot for older men who use ‘sweetheart’ etc, in a non sexual way. I wouldn’t object to that in a million years as I think it’s adorable, and reminds me of my dad and papa (grandad).

But being called hun/babe etc by guys on here makes me cringe.

I don’t mind ‘lovely’ at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I cringe like mad if someone calls me babe or hun. Maybe it’s an age thing. "

It's ok babe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No one has ever called me babe but I wouldn’t like it if they did, my best friend calls me hun so would be weird if a man called me that now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I call everyone sweetie or dahlink.

My phone book is really fucking awkward though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Strangers messaging and calling me hun or babe . Well anyone really.

A FWB used to call me darl and it was cute. It depends on the dynamic really. "

Oh baby, bless you

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln


"I think the closest to that I've used is "mate" or "buddy"

LvM

To a woman? My worst nightmare "

Yes, generally to coworkers or friends. I've never had anyone complain about it to me so can I ask why you hate it so much?

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Strangers messaging and calling me hun or babe . Well anyone really.

A FWB used to call me darl and it was cute. It depends on the dynamic really.

Oh baby, bless you "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Call me Ishmael. "

Daddy Ismael?

Call me Steve

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By *anilla switchWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire


"Okay, question

Ladies, do you find it annoying if men call you babe/darling/lovely or whatever? Or not really?

Men, do you call ladies with such names? U ever been told something like “please don’t call me that?”

Personally, I don’t mind it, and with some more than others, I do love being called darling or lovely x

Over to you guys "

Personally if it’s being said by someone I hardly know then it’s a turn off.

But by a loved one then ‘come suck my cock babe’ is totally acceptable!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Call me Ishmael.

Daddy Ismael?

Call me Steve"

For you, Steve, I’ll allow Daddy.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I call everyone sweetie or dahlink.

My phone book is really fucking awkward though. "

I nearly pee'd myself there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me it's how things are said more than whats been said.

I still haven't mastered using the word 'cock'. Not without getting punched in the face anyway

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

I hate pet names from strangers.

It's different when you know someone but if anyone calls me darling or sweetheart when we never met before it really puts me off.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

If you ask that you don’t like those names I’m more that happy to not call you that

If I’m trying to be friendly with a harmless thing like babe and you lose your shit on me without warning that’s a huge red flag and I’m gone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think most guys use babe to save remembering your name lol

Doesn’t usually bother me as I often use dude to chick.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I call everyone sweetie or dahlink.

My phone book is really fucking awkward though. "

Hahah! I can totes see it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I also like oy you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

For some it's just habit, sometimes a regional thing.

Just as we may view a certain word/pet name as insulting, condescending, or irritating, somebody else will just view it as being friendly.

A lot of the time such words will be used in an attempt to bring a familiarity to a conversation, an attempt at being friendly with strangers. I barely ever view them as anything else, even the ones i don't enjoy - mate and more recently "lad" /"lid" get thrown around here I just accept as that's the way they talk.

So long as respect is being used in all other points of the interaction.

It is different if somebody has specifically asked not to refer to them as such.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you ask that you don’t like those names I’m more that happy to not call you that

If I’m trying to be friendly with a harmless thing like babe and you lose your shit on me without warning that’s a huge red flag and I’m gone "

I personally think it’s cute but for me it’s very affirming so, I receive them well

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar "

I hate those .. like pal, mate or whatever x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"For some it's just habit, sometimes a regional thing.

Just as we may view a certain word/pet name as insulting, condescending, or irritating, somebody else will just view it as being friendly.

A lot of the time such words will be used in an attempt to bring a familiarity to a conversation, an attempt at being friendly with strangers. I barely ever view them as anything else, even the ones i don't enjoy - mate and more recently "lad" /"lid" get thrown around here I just accept as that's the way they talk.

So long as respect is being used in all other points of the interaction.

It is different if somebody has specifically asked not to refer to them as such."

I think it’s the more the first messages with me. You’re stunning babez. Fancy a meet babe. Can I ask you a question babes.

Different with someone you’re familiar with.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

I hate being called "babe", especially by people that I'm not that close to, it makes my skin crawl. I dont call anybody "babe" either, but I do call close friends "dear".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar

I hate those .. like pal, mate or whatever x "

Well, I wouldn’t like it in a romantic context But for day-to-day interactions it’s nice.

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By *anilla switchWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire


"I call everyone sweetie or dahlink.

My phone book is really fucking awkward though. "

Brilliant! Added you to my hotlist FAF

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I hate being called "babe", especially by people that I'm not that close to, it makes my skin crawl. I dont call anybody "babe" either, but I do call close friends "dear"."

See I don’t like dear.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar "

I think I need to rewatch Still Game now lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like when im called fuck me please has a nice ring to it

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I hate being called "babe", especially by people that I'm not that close to, it makes my skin crawl. I dont call anybody "babe" either, but I do call close friends "dear".

See I don’t like dear. "

Noted

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar

I hate those .. like pal, mate or whatever x

Well, I wouldn’t like it in a romantic context But for day-to-day interactions it’s nice."

I’ve heard some use it in romantic context and my brain just can’t take it

Like why are u calling ur gf … mate … it ain’t cute

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I like when im called fuck me please has a nice ring to it "

Ooooh come here and fuck me dear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like when im called fuck me please has a nice ring to it

Ooooh come here and fuck me dear "
i usually get called that by people older than yodas grandma be careful what you wish for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar "

It just reminds me of Die Hard.

“Welcome to the party pal”

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"For some it's just habit, sometimes a regional thing.

Just as we may view a certain word/pet name as insulting, condescending, or irritating, somebody else will just view it as being friendly.

A lot of the time such words will be used in an attempt to bring a familiarity to a conversation, an attempt at being friendly with strangers. I barely ever view them as anything else, even the ones i don't enjoy - mate and more recently "lad" /"lid" get thrown around here I just accept as that's the way they talk.

So long as respect is being used in all other points of the interaction.

It is different if somebody has specifically asked not to refer to them as such.

I think it’s the more the first messages with me. You’re stunning babez. Fancy a meet babe. Can I ask you a question babes.

Different with someone you’re familiar with. "

But that's kind of it, some people it's natural to them. Like how some people put xx out of habit at the end of texts, regardless of who it's to. It's just what they do.

Fair enough on here the approach is a bit different, intentions and make attitudes etc can make the condescending side of it all the more blunt.

A friend of mine solved this problem a long time ago when he decided to call everyone "sausage"

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For some it's just habit, sometimes a regional thing.

Just as we may view a certain word/pet name as insulting, condescending, or irritating, somebody else will just view it as being friendly.

A lot of the time such words will be used in an attempt to bring a familiarity to a conversation, an attempt at being friendly with strangers. I barely ever view them as anything else, even the ones i don't enjoy - mate and more recently "lad" /"lid" get thrown around here I just accept as that's the way they talk.

So long as respect is being used in all other points of the interaction.

It is different if somebody has specifically asked not to refer to them as such.

I think it’s the more the first messages with me. You’re stunning babez. Fancy a meet babe. Can I ask you a question babes.

Different with someone you’re familiar with.

But that's kind of it, some people it's natural to them. Like how some people put xx out of habit at the end of texts, regardless of who it's to. It's just what they do.

Fair enough on here the approach is a bit different, intentions and make attitudes etc can make the condescending side of it all the more blunt.

A friend of mine solved this problem a long time ago when he decided to call everyone "sausage" "

I like the sound of sausage x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend to use 'Love'(most of the time), 'Duck', 'Pal', 'Chief', Or 'Boss', Depending on who I'm talking too. Not including pet names I call the Wife.

Only once have I ever been asked not to call a woman Love. The weirdest thing about it??.. I never used them till about 10 years ago.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I like when im called fuck me please has a nice ring to it

Ooooh come here and fuck me dear "

I didn't think you liked "dear"?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I tend to use 'Love'(most of the time), 'Duck', 'Pal', 'Chief', Or 'Boss', Depending on who I'm talking too. Not including pet names I call the Wife.

Only once have I ever been asked not to call a woman Love. The weirdest thing about it??.. I never used them till about 10 years ago. "

The only person that ever calls me boss is the bloke in my local kebab shop. I actually quite like that one

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I tend to use 'Love'(most of the time), 'Duck', 'Pal', 'Chief', Or 'Boss', Depending on who I'm talking too. Not including pet names I call the Wife.

Only once have I ever been asked not to call a woman Love. The weirdest thing about it??.. I never used them till about 10 years ago. "

I like “love”

Do you have gender specific ones? Like women get x and men get y

Or do you call a woman “chief”?

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford


"Very annoying. Especially if I don’t know them.

I use babe sometimes to people I know (it’s the Essex in me ). "

Was literally about to write I can’t help it it’s the Essex girl in me. Although I don’t use hun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar

It just reminds me of Die Hard.

“Welcome to the party pal” "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think most guys use babe to save remembering your name lol

Doesn’t usually bother me as I often use dude to chick. "

Call me by any name you like.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like sweetheart or darling, but it depends on the context and situation it's being used in.

In Wales, men are called 'butt' and women 'love'..but that's really only certain areas do that.

It's better than being called a cu**!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I tend to use 'Love'(most of the time), 'Duck', 'Pal', 'Chief', Or 'Boss', Depending on who I'm talking too. Not including pet names I call the Wife.

Only once have I ever been asked not to call a woman Love. The weirdest thing about it??.. I never used them till about 10 years ago.

The only person that ever calls me boss is the bloke in my local kebab shop. I actually quite like that one "

I get that one as well

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I like the Glaswegian use of ‘pal’. Friendly without being overfamiliar

I think I need to rewatch Still Game now lol"

Two pints prick. But who could play Boaby?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hun is the worst unless your partner really is a member of a warlike Asiatic nomadic people who invaded and ravaged Europe in the 4th–5th centuries.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Attila the Hun. He must have loved his name.

Babe Ruth. He really loved his name.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I don’t give it much thought but don’t ever use hun or babe. Mr called me Babe once (inexcusable) when we first got together & my nickname was created

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv"

I like it.

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By *ed LipstickWoman
over a year ago

Fucksville

Nope doesn't bother me at all!

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East

Colloquialisms I use include "Love", "Duck" and "Mate", on either sex though usually mate is for men and love for women but not always. Never use hun, baby, and I fucking hate "bae" "bby"...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hun is the worst unless your partner really is a member of a warlike Asiatic nomadic people who invaded and ravaged Europe in the 4th–5th centuries."

So my ex then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am guilty of calling people love, lovely, babe. Usually to people I know or am familiar with but I may say it occasionally to a person as an added expression of gratitude.

They are universally used terms of endearment towards all sexes when I am being genuinly nice and friendly towards people.

NBVN x

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I read their profile to see if there's anything they don't like.

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Never said something to knowingly annoy someone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word

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By *xxxMan
over a year ago

Bedford & Chester

I won't use terms like 'babe' 'darling' or 'hun' unless I know they don't mind, just in case any offence is caused. I don't think I can be the judge of what others may find offensive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like sweetheart or darling, but it depends on the context and situation it's being used in.

In Wales, men are called 'butt' and women 'love'..but that's really only certain areas do that.

It's better than being called a cu**!

"

Mind you don't forget, 'Boi', 'Ciw', 'Bechod'. There's 'Cariad' as well, Meaning 'Lover'.

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word "

They use "Hinny" where I live for women.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv"

Lovely is kinda like a fab thing to me. Everyone uses it. Don’t think I’d ever seen “my lovely” before fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not keen on love.. makes me feel about 80

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word

They use "Hinny" where I live for women. "

Lol I've never heard of "hinny" before

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

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over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me. "

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I've never liked, or used, babe. Makes me cringe.

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word

They use "Hinny" where I live for women.

Lol I've never heard of "hinny" before "

Aye its just a term of endearment. A hinny is a hybrid donkey and horse, like a mule but parentage is the other way around i.e. dad is a stallion, mum is a donkey. No ex-wife jokes please...

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Nope as its a term of endearment aimed at me

Call me something derogatory and he'd better have his running shoes on

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I read their profile to see if there's anything they don't like.

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Never said something to knowingly annoy someone "

I meant more like in person, chunky x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me. "

I tailor my speech according to the age and person I am speaking too. I typically deal with a lot of OAPs with various mental issues so I also use a lot of 'Young man/lady'that usually get me brownie points and makes some of them easier to deal with .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word

They use "Hinny" where I live for women.

Lol I've never heard of "hinny" before

Aye its just a term of endearment. A hinny is a hybrid donkey and horse, like a mule but parentage is the other way around i.e. dad is a stallion, mum is a donkey. No ex-wife jokes please... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope as its a term of endearment aimed at me

Call me something derogatory and he'd better have his running shoes on "

Never derogatory, always as endearment or complimentary. At least from me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS"

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear" "

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related. "

Lamb? Or mint sauce?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I did cringe when a man almost my age called me baby girl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!"

Definitely, it's very patronising x

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

Women get called 'shagga', 'cocker', 'youth' around our end so I don't mind the other names

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

Lamb? Or mint sauce?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!"

*Note to self, be careful with this one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually like being called babe/baby/babygirl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I actually like being called babe/baby/babygirl "

I love babygirl, but only from one person

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Babe and Hun dry me up.

Anything else is very contextual

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

I don't like Hun or hon but the ones you listed are fine. I find beautiful a bit of a stretch though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All depends what part of the Country people come from like Wales they say babe

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Women get called 'shagga', 'cocker', 'youth' around our end so I don't mind the other names "

"Y'aaalll riiiggghhht, duck? Ya gowin art darn tarn?"

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"Women get called 'shagga', 'cocker', 'youth' around our end so I don't mind the other names "
think I'd get a slap if I started calling people shagga!

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"I actually like being called babe/baby/babygirl "

But not a fairground rude. genuinely sorry about that, it was a piss poor attempt at flirtation that went badly wrong.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!"

Calm down Geraldine. You'll blow a blood vessel x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It really all depends on who is saying it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All depends what part of the Country people come from like Wales they say babe "

Perhaps from the east or the South or someone whose been watching to much US 'Reality' TV.

No one I know, my self included uses Babe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

*Note to self, be careful with this one "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

Calm down Geraldine. You'll blow a blood vessel x"

It's queen Bertie this week

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale."

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

Depends on who is talking to me...

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

Calm down Geraldine. You'll blow a blood vessel x

It's queen Bertie this week "

Queen Bertie? OK......that's a mouthful, but I'll cope x

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest


"Women get called 'shagga', 'cocker', 'youth' around our end so I don't mind the other names

"Y'aaalll riiiggghhht, duck? Ya gowin art darn tarn?" "
that's exactly our accent round here

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm generally OK with it, though hesitant forthe text speak like 'huni' on here, from someone I don't know, especially when I see the wrong uns that send it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what? "

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"I read their profile to see if there's anything they don't like.

.

Never said something to knowingly annoy someone

I meant more like in person, chunky x "

Sorry babes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

Calm down Geraldine. You'll blow a blood vessel x

It's queen Bertie this week

Queen Bertie? OK......that's a mouthful, but I'll cope x"

Bert will suffice. I know you older gentlemen have memory problems

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!"

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"I actually like being called babe/baby/babygirl "

Babe and baby don't bother me, but I'm way too old to be a babygurl

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I absolutely hate 'babe'. It makes me cringe. Babe is a pig in my world.

I love being called darling by my husband and am happy to be called lovely, gorgeous girl etc by people who know me personally.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden


"Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related. "

•

Are ewe ok, hun?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

Calm down Geraldine. You'll blow a blood vessel x

It's queen Bertie this week

Queen Bertie? OK......that's a mouthful, but I'll cope x

Bert will suffice. I know you older gentlemen have memory problems "

Ok then Florence......sorry, Beryl....err.....Bert x

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck "

*WHOOSH*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some words make me feel old, especially when being said by a younger person then me.

It's just as bad when an elderly person calls you "dear"

Or MEN calling me young lady. I'm 52 FFS. Gives me the RAGE!

"

Yes, you!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

•

Are ewe ok, hun?"

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related. "

I think I could guess that one?

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By *nlyfun3Woman
over a year ago

NEAR Berkhamsted,Herts

I personally don't like to be called dear, madame and miss. None of them refer to me. I wish people would hust use my name (this us on here I must add)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*"

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?"

Nope

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I don't like being called babe or hun. Hun is very popular with the Glaswegians and so is "hen". Such a horrible word

They use "Hinny" where I live for women.

Lol I've never heard of "hinny" before

Aye its just a term of endearment. A hinny is a hybrid donkey and horse, like a mule but parentage is the other way around i.e. dad is a stallion, mum is a donkey. No ex-wife jokes please... "

Hinny does my tits in. It is just a creepy word.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never used the term ever, personally I think its quite chavvy. But thats me.

Much prefer a more honest flattering reference

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope"

Did they call you lamb?,Or chops?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From a stranger, it’s super cringe. Literally makes my toes curl, not in a good way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope

Did they call you lamb?,Or chops?"

I am wishing I hadn't posted now! It's making me feel nauseous thinking about that arsehole

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we? "

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I absolutely hate 'babe'. It makes me cringe. Babe is a pig in my world

"

Loved that film

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope"

I will scrub the thought from my mind.

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady."

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln


"I think the closest to that I've used is "mate" or "buddy"

LvM

To a woman? My worst nightmare

Yes, generally to coworkers or friends. I've never had anyone complain about it to me so can I ask why you hate it so much?

LvM"

I would rather be called lovely by a stranger than being called mate. I'm not their mate or buddy and I absolutely hate being called that. I think those terms should only be used between men.

K

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half? "

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line? "

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope

I will scrub the thought from my mind. "

Please

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much. "

It was tongue in cheek. But thanks for checking before assuming.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got called "pal" a few times by someone. Was furious and I turned round and said "I'm not a dog". He instantly apologized

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We rarely use terms of endearment towards others.

I really don't mind how people express themselves.

Different personalities, perspectives and backgrounds is all.

Hun was massively overused at one point, so that can result in an eye roll on occasion when used too often.

We're quite easy going and prefer to see the intent over their words.

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By *ezzelsMan
over a year ago

cheshire and north wales

My term of endearment is penguin..then I did spend sometime with the British Antarctic survey…and I’m a northerner…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

It was tongue in cheek. But thanks for checking before assuming. "

They don't call me quick fire Beryl for nothing!

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue."

What a lovely bloke you are. You've no idea the dynamic between a couple, and no right to judge though. Perhaps best not go around pretending that you like to assault people for made up infractions of your moral compass though, because some might argue that assaulting people might just be a bit worse than calling someone a name.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope

I will scrub the thought from my mind.

Please "

I can't remember what I was thinking about.

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

It was tongue in cheek. But thanks for checking before assuming.

They don't call me quick fire Beryl for nothing! "

I thiught it was Queen Bertie this week?

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much. "

From the sidelines that would appear to be a fair assessment of the exchange.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue.

What a lovely bloke you are. You've no idea the dynamic between a couple, and no right to judge though. Perhaps best not go around pretending that you like to assault people for made up infractions of your moral compass though, because some might argue that assaulting people might just be a bit worse than calling someone a name. "

Hey hey. He is a nice bloke. I didn't read it that he actually assaulted someone. And calling a woman a bitch in public is disrespectful to all women. Whether or not they enjoy it in private.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

It was tongue in cheek. But thanks for checking before assuming.

They don't call me quick fire Beryl for nothing!

I thiught it was Queen Bertie this week? "

They don't call me quick fire Bertie for nothing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue.

What a lovely bloke you are. You've no idea the dynamic between a couple, and no right to judge though. Perhaps best not go around pretending that you like to assault people for made up infractions of your moral compass though, because some might argue that assaulting people might just be a bit worse than calling someone a name.

Hey hey. He is a nice bloke. I didn't read it that he actually assaulted someone. And calling a woman a bitch in public is disrespectful to all women. Whether or not they enjoy it in private. "

And fwiw I do enjoy it in private - if a man spoke about me like that in public I'd be giving him what for.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue.

What a lovely bloke you are. You've no idea the dynamic between a couple, and no right to judge though. Perhaps best not go around pretending that you like to assault people for made up infractions of your moral compass though, because some might argue that assaulting people might just be a bit worse than calling someone a name. "

My moral compass is set fine thank you. Sticks and stones right? Being disrespectful to a woman is a no for me. If that floats your boat, why don't you have it as your opening statement on your profile?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv

I like it."

Me too

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By *amspoonsMan
over a year ago

North East


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

From the sidelines that would appear to be a fair assessment of the exchange. "

Cheers, linesman! Video ref confirms it was a misunderstanding. Think we have made up now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about the tricky situation of avoiding names that an ex has used?

IS

Thank fuck no-one will ever know what my ex called me. Sheep related.

I think I could guess that one?

Nope

I will scrub the thought from my mind.

Please

I can't remember what I was thinking about. "

That my ex called me porkchop

Also called me Frank and said Frank was much better not sure why.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv"

I use lovely a lot and really like being called it by friends or colleagues but couldn’t imagine by someone I was intimate with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use ‘lovely’ all the time. I’ve never thought of it as being annoying

Viv

Lovely is kinda like a fab thing to me. Everyone uses it. Don’t think I’d ever seen “my lovely” before fab "

It’s my go to in everyday life and very handy when my foggy brain forgets names

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By *xploring_FunWoman
over a year ago

Coventry

Unless it’s a regional thing - like Duck or Pet (my father in law many years ago called everyone Pet or Lad) - then I don’t like random strangers calling me by pet names.

I have a real dislike of people using names like that on first meets. It’s over familiar. Also just makes me assume they can’t remember my name.

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester


"Nope. I'm not a sensitive person so these things don't bother me.

The man who delivered my cooker yesterday called me darling and something else I can't remember.

Doesn't even register on my being miffed to seriously offended scale.

Indeed. People looking to be offended have a lot to answer for. "The delivery man called me darling, that is offensive and derogatory!" Um, no, he was just being friendly using the vocabulary he grew up with. You are offended? So fucking what?

It's what the fucking thread is about, Chuck

*WHOOSH*

Oh are we meant to magically know you're being sarcastic are we?

Sorry have I offended you somewhere along the line?

No. You made a ranty comment, I responded to it. Saying I missed the point - when your sarcasm was nowhere in evidence - seemed a bit much.

From the sidelines that would appear to be a fair assessment of the exchange.

Cheers, linesman! Video ref confirms it was a misunderstanding. Think we have made up now. "

That's a promotion. I was in the bleachers eating popcorn.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Dear gentlefolk. Please calm down.

I'm going to be walking along the corridors of this thread with the tea and cåke trolley. I've got Darjeeling, LapDogShooSong, Welsh Breakfast, BuildersBum, ASSam,...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I quite like it actually xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had a colleague who referred to his gf as 'the bitch'. I had to playfully remind him, with My clenched fist, that wasn't how you refer to a lady.

So do you regularly go around assaulting people at work because you take issue with their pet name for their other half?

Yes, if it's disrespectful. If you think calling a woman a bitch is a pet name, I think you have an issue.

What a lovely bloke you are. You've no idea the dynamic between a couple, and no right to judge though. Perhaps best not go around pretending that you like to assault people for made up infractions of your moral compass though, because some might argue that assaulting people might just be a bit worse than calling someone a name.

Hey hey. He is a nice bloke. I didn't read it that he actually assaulted someone. And calling a woman a bitch in public is disrespectful to all women. Whether or not they enjoy it in private. "

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Dear gentlefolk. Please calm down.

I'm going to be walking along the corridors of this thread with the tea and cåke trolley. I've got Darjeeling, LapDogShooSong, Welsh Breakfast, BuildersBum, ASSam,...

"

Got any fizzy water?

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