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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IRL, what are people supposed to refer to you as if they don't know you (and your name)?  Miss?  Won't some people get offended if we're assuming genders at this point?  It's gotten so ridiculous at this point what people are uptight about and it seems like many are just sitting around waiting to be offended....[/quote]

It's not rocket science. People who have manners never use those terms to talk to women. No one NEEDS to refer to anyone as dear, sweetie, etc. It's a habit you developed and you can stop anytime.[/quote]

I'm not advocating for anything one way or another.  Just asking what are the "acceptable" references so as not to set anyone off.[/quote]

i have gone my whole life without using those terms.

You walk into a room and say "good afternoon, how are you?" instead of "good afternoon, sweetie. How are you?"

It is THAT simple.[/quote]

So we've gotten to a point in humanity where we can't attempt to relate and/or appreciate anyone and need to just go completely impersonal in every interaction so as not to inadvertently offend anyone?  Got it. [/quote]

You are not relating or appreciating anyone by calling them sweetie, sweetie? See how that sounds?

You sound like a condescending, uneducated hick. You're welcome.[/quote]

Context and intent matter.  If you're not smart enough to understand that, it's not worth have an educated conversation with you because you're incapable.[/quote]

No one, and I mean no one in the professional setting needs to use those words. But nice try at deflection with the "context" nonsense. No one is losing their shit over a weitreess calling them sweetie (but even then, I'm rolling my eyes because even she can do better). [/quote]

Where in this thread does *anyone* mention a "professional setting"?[/quote]

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