People who say "Hon"

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  • PibblesRun
    PibblesRun Posts: 236 Member
    BALTIMORE!

    THIS...Dont ever say that to a person who lives in and around the baltimore MD area...Its a religion here! We have the Hon cafe and Hon fest...You MUST say the word hon in baltiomre...and its not deemed a flirty word, its a friendly word here, almost like Hi.
  • PibblesRun
    PibblesRun Posts: 236 Member
    LOL. I live in Baltimore, MD. "Hon" is a way of life over here. There is even a "Hon"fest complete with beehive hairdos. I don't get it, but I'm a transplant, so that is probably why.

    For me, the word is not bothersome. Hon, sweetie, babe - better than <insert expletive>. Now, another saying around here...

    ''you's all." DON'T get me started.

    Darn, you beat me to it! LOL
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    Calm down sugar.
  • wencandoit2013
    wencandoit2013 Posts: 22
    LOL. I live in Baltimore, MD. "Hon" is a way of life over here. There is even a "Hon"fest complete with beehive hairdos. I don't get it, but I'm a transplant, so that is probably why.

    For me, the word is not bothersome. Hon, sweetie, babe - better than <insert expletive>. Now, another saying around here...

    ''you's all." DON'T get me started.

    Darn, you beat me to it! LOL
    Haha!! :)
  • wencandoit2013
    wencandoit2013 Posts: 22
    Calm down sugar.
    LOL. Sure thing, muffin.
  • Lind5ay90
    Lind5ay90 Posts: 376 Member
    I say it all the time but if I write it or text it, it's "hun" not "hon." "Hon" just looks stupid.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
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    OP: It doesn't bother me. I'm at that age where I sometimes say "hon" without realizing it. I try not to do that to people older than me, though. I can see where that'd be upsetting to people.
  • Skinny_Issy
    Skinny_Issy Posts: 61 Member
    I only ever use hun when talking to a girl, so it's not intended to be flirty.

    And I like being called hun. I think it's sweet. ^_^
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    Some parts of the country that is how across genders you would say buddy.
  • momma3sweetgirls
    momma3sweetgirls Posts: 743 Member
    It only bothers me when people spell it "HUN". As in "ATTILA THE".
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    I say it all the time but if I write it or text it, it's "hun" not "hon." "Hon" just looks stupid.

    hon looks stupid as opposed to hun?

    lol.
  • MissTattoo
    MissTattoo Posts: 1,203 Member
    I do it. Some people do it to be condescending and some people are actually genuine.
  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,688 Member
    I live in Baltimore MD where everyone not only knows people who say Hon but are Hons.... And if you go to Hampden you can eat at Cafe Hon. Or go to Honfest.... Yeah, not a bother to me. Rather it makes me feel comfortable and at home when I hear it used.
  • Garlicmash
    Garlicmash Posts: 208
    I hate 'lol' and always have
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Honey, with me, it's not flirty, it's a way of life.
    Honey, sugar, sweetie, darlin...I use them all.

    My peeve is someone addressing our table saying "you guys."

    I did not sprout a weenie, I am not a "guy."

    Everybody has their thing I suppose.
  • SquidandWhale
    SquidandWhale Posts: 259
    Hon, sugar, et al., don't bother me unless it precedes 'bless your heart,' because I know a well meaning insult is a'coming.
  • darkguardian419
    darkguardian419 Posts: 1,302 Member
    My in-laws are all from Maryland/Pennsylvania, and they all say it all the time. It doesn't really bother me, though. I'm pretty sure I say it, too.

    QFT. I grew up in Pennsylvania, Hon or sweetie are pretty common. Kinda like how some people use 'dude' or 'bro'...
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    I hate 'lol' and always have

    rotflmfao
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    My in-laws are all from Maryland/Pennsylvania, and they all say it all the time. It doesn't really bother me, though. I'm pretty sure I say it, too.

    QFT. I grew up in Pennsylvania, Hon or sweetie are pretty common. Kinda like how some people use 'dude' or 'bro'...

    I hear ya bra. Wicked.
  • NGM7492
    NGM7492 Posts: 35 Member
    I am from the south.. I say it all the time.. its second nature to me. If the lady gets a weird look on her face I make an effort not to say it to her again.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    yes, it's just you, luv.

    Personally, I love endearments....I love it when the Burger King ladies call me hon...but I'd prolly love it if they said, "here's you whopper bish!" too.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Honey, with me, it's not flirty, it's a way of life.
    Honey, sugar, sweetie, darlin...I use them all.

    My peeve is someone addressing our table saying "you guys."

    I did not sprout a weenie, I am not a "guy."

    Everybody has their thing I suppose.

    :happy:
    I'm the opposite, I work with mostly men and I hate when people say "hey guys" then add "and girl" or whatever. I'm ok with guys. I've always thought of it as being a reference to the group and not necessarily male. I hate being singled out.

    Like you said, everyone has their thing.
  • omanitshann
    omanitshann Posts: 179
    I always thought it was kind of strange to call a stranger "hun", but i think it's just an attempt to be friendly
  • missjennifer1966
    missjennifer1966 Posts: 143 Member
    I think it's sweet.
  • ajball90
    ajball90 Posts: 211 Member
    I hate it! Hun and Hunny (hon, honey - however you want to spell it) are the ONLY two pet names I cannot stand. Actually, I can't stand any pet names, but I can tolerate the rest. These two just make me want to punch anyone that uses them!
  • RitaSantoss
    RitaSantoss Posts: 986 Member
    I actually think it's cute. It's an intimate thing, either with friends or boyfriend/girlfriend.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    After reading this thread I decided to make a concerted to not call women Hun, honey, hon, or hambone (don't ask).

    I will start referring to them as Dame, Doll, Doll-face and legs.

    Sincerely,
    The guy making an effort to be more understanding of dames.

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  • VpinkLotus
    VpinkLotus Posts: 849 Member
    I especially hate it when it's someone younger than me. I guess I appear youngish so sometimes a checkout girl at the store will "Hon" me and it makes me crazy. I'm like, If I had my period before you were a zygote...don't Hon me. It just SOUNDS
    condescending.
  • dorthymcconnel
    dorthymcconnel Posts: 237 Member
    speaking as one who tends to call people "hon", it's not condescending most of the time. It's an endearment. I'm from the south and it just naturally falls from lips as easily as Ma'am or sir. I try not to say it to men unless I know them well enough , simply because I'm happily married. :happy:
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Came in to say "what a stupid useless thread" ok im done bye :)

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