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Originally Posted by Afrekete
Nah...I wouldn't prefer ma'am. I'd prefer my name or nothing at all. If its a person giving you service, you don't KNOW them. No need to be that familiar.
And the "honey" doesn't automatically make me think he wants to bang me, but it does make me think he's being patronizing.
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Why no need?
We live in a society where most people don't even know their own neighbors...it's never said in a condescending tone...unless it's a formal/business type setting,obviously ma'am or sir is preferred over dude or honey...I don't see what harm it does...but maybe you're right, we should just walk around avoiding strangers and being as cold and unfriendly as possible...just because someone is serving my coffee or ringing up my groceries, should I be any less kind to them than someone I meet at a party, bar or on the street? Especially if that kindness comes with the intention of being polite?