[ClearCase_guy]

I would use “sweetie-pie” for the dames and I would use “buddy-boy” for the guys. I’ve never done that before, but I may make it a habit.

[Dr. Sivana]

I would use “sweetie-pie” for the dames and I would use “buddy-boy” for the guys.

Here in the south I am regularly called sweetie by lady cashiers of all ages (occasionally waitresses, too). Even in northern Illinois, I was sometimes called "honey". My wife isn't offended and I find it generally charming.

[niteowl77]

I would use “sweetie-pie” for the dames and I would use “buddy-boy” for the guys.

I'd do the reverse for the hell of it... not sure which of us would get the nastiest response(s).

Now that I'm a paunchy, 60+ guy who has a perpetually clueless air, I am apparently an object of either sympathy or pity who is occasionally called "honey" by women I don't know... I'm not really used to it yet, but I kind of like it.

Mr. niteowl77

[ameribbean expat]

Used to take my grandfather out for breakfast on Sundays. Always had to get the same waitress, a redhead, and while she was pouring the coffee he’d ask “How ya doin’ Toots?”.

[gunsequalfreedom]

I would use “sweetie-pie” for the dames and I would use “buddy-boy” for the guys. I’ve never done that before, but I may make it a habit.

Just refer to all of them as Sweet Cheeks. That should solve the problem.