[John Milner]

And you waitresses can stop calling me “honey” or “sweetie”. If you think it’ll get you a bigger tip, it won’t.
Totally patronizing and I hate it.
So just stop it.

“Sir” or “Grouchy” is fine and/or appropriate.

[BuffaloJack]

And don’t ever call my by my first name.
Mr. K is fine or Sir.

[freepertoo]

I am 61. I run a 5K three times a week. I am an ACE certified fitness trainer and I run at least two 10ks a year. I am also TRX certified. My hair is white, so every young person under the age of 40 feels compelled to call me sweetie, honey, baby, or some other baby name. I make sure they know they are being insulting. Or I call them sweetie or honey right back. Nothing riles me more.

[Bob434]

Yeah- it just sounds so fake- especially coming from younger people=- it makes them sound like they are attention seekers- which noone likes-

[Morgana]

"Mel, KISS MY GRITS!!"

[metmom]

It’s outright condescending.

I hate it as well.

I’m not YOUR sweetie.