People who say "Hon"

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  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
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  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    It doesn't bother me any when people call me "hon". I never saw it as "flirtatious" just friendly. It's not like people are calling me "baby", Which probably wouldn't bother me anyway :tongue:
  • wannabpiper
    wannabpiper Posts: 402 Member
    Drives me crazy! I'm an adult educator and some of my students call me "Hon" and it feels like they're trying to let me know they're dominant. I don't say anything, though, I probably should.
  • avondaleklr
    avondaleklr Posts: 24 Member
    I HATE PEOPLE WHO SAY THAT! Especially if we're similar in age.

    THIS.
    I'm like... really? You haven't any authority over me. "Hon" seems to connote superiority, especially in terms of age. Some girl in my drama club drives me mad when she calls me that.
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    did anyone else think of:
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  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I dont mind when people say it, unless they're saying it in a b*tchy way. Its better than ma'am.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I call people what I want, hon.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    it annoys me, but i dont complain about it.
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    Make s me wonder what the long, over thought answer is.

    Purely reactive ~ 2nd feature of this very topic on this forum.

    Edited to add: @Chaelaz
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    drink tea. you don't get tea refills :P
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    LMAO!!!

    One-liners and abbreviations ... You're allowed that! Permit me mine ~ at least that via this portal.

    Edited to add: @supahstar71
  • obrientp
    obrientp Posts: 546 Member
    I love going to a diner and having the waitress call me, "Hon". Why, yes ma'am, I'd love another cup of coffee!
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    "Nice job, hon" does not strike me as flirty. It strikes me as something an elderly person would say to me. Unless that's how you roll...
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Can't stand to be called sweetie by total strangers
  • Lotusstarr
    Lotusstarr Posts: 112 Member
    I know in the South... A lot of us call everyone... Sweetie, Baby, Honey, Babe, Hon... It's not flirtatious... it's just how it is...
  • imstrong4me
    imstrong4me Posts: 119
    I hear it at work it seems wired even customers say that to me I just cant say it back it feels weired the only one I can say that is my son and by bf
  • bronnyd
    bronnyd Posts: 278 Member
    When people (meaning strangers) call me "Hun" it makes me want to punch them in the face. I can't stand it.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    Well hon, since I'm from the South and we call everyone Hon, Presious, Sweetie pie etc. I dont find it offensive. Its a way of life.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    It doesn't bother me. I think it's endearing. I wouldn't say it personally, though (it's just not my style).

    I only don't like it when people are being annoying, condescending or jerky when they say it. Or if I don't like them.

    But, if they are genuine, and endearing. It can be sweet.
  • sunnyskys2013
    sunnyskys2013 Posts: 159 Member
    I once worked with this old lady that was hateful and mean and added hon to everything she said like that somehow made it all better (it didn't).
    But i don't mind if its just someone trying to be nice.
  • wadair
    wadair Posts: 31
    Hun is totally annoying and so is baby ... ... unless we're doing naughty stuff. : )
  • Bbwnomore2
    Bbwnomore2 Posts: 225 Member
    I hate it too. I dunno if it's because it feels condescending or if it's just how the word sounds but yes. It annoys.

    ^^^this
  • sunnyskys2013
    sunnyskys2013 Posts: 159 Member
    Lol My honey calls me sweetie,baby, love and honey. We really don't call each other our real names. If he does call me my name i know he is mad.
  • Allysia1987
    Allysia1987 Posts: 45
    I NEVER SAY HUN THATS FOR OLD FOLKS LOL
    " BABE" IS WHAT I CALL MY MAN
  • opalescence
    opalescence Posts: 413 Member
    Isn't it short for honey and people just started saying hon instead, what's so bad about that?
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
    I actually call my husband "Hon" or "Honey" more than I use his name. For some, it's a term of endearment. For others, it's flirting. For still others, it's just how they talk. Ever been to a Waffle House? If you go to a WaHo in the south (GA, SC, NC, etc) and no one calls you Hon, leave.
    It's all in how and where it's said. There are guys who can call my Hon and it's perfectly fine. Others make my skin crawl.
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    Everyone is hon... I don't remember names
  • ArchangelMJ
    ArchangelMJ Posts: 308 Member
    I like when other people say it but I find that it doesn't sound right coming out of my mouth. :/
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Guilty.
  • MissMegannLee
    MissMegannLee Posts: 226 Member
    Yeah, no. I say "hon" all the time and it doesn't mean I am flirting with someone when I say it. It's no different than saying "sweetie" or something else. Lol.

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