It's just a mannerism! Options

[HakunaMatata]

I have this thing about calling everyone the words "dear", "darlin'", "kiddo", "love", or "honey" constantly. Most don't mind (or just don't mention it), but there are some people who go crazy over that stuff. Like they refuse to ever let me call them any of those, so everytime that I accidently do, this look of "OMGWTFDON'TCALLMETHAT" takes over their face.

I don't know why I do it, it's just a sign of affection that I've grown accustomed to. It's totally opposite from the extremely sensitive don't-ever-go-near-me person I was a couple of years ago.

[*suddenly she*]

Anything specific you'd like for us to discuss?

I have a friend like that too. He's really kind of depressed a lot, but he calls me names like that all the time.. and not others, which almost bugs me. I figure that whatever suits him is fine, since I'm not really affected.

[*mona lisa*]

I'm not sure why people would freak out about being called such names. I can understand being annoyed by it though. A Facebook group says something along the lines of "adding 'poo' to people's names is a great way to make friends." Hey, it's (somewhat) true. :P

P.S. Topics don't necessarily have to a 'point of discussion', so long as they won't lead to blatant spam. :P

[shortnsweet88]

People freak out over that?! I love it when people use names like that I think its cute. If its something you do to show affection or just out of habbit...keep doing it! Its your personality.

[Gigi]

I call my brother "honey" just to piss him off. But that's only because I'm his sister, haha.

I don't know, I like it when nice old ladies call me "sweetheart". Better than having them scowl at you.

[alysaphobia]

i think it's really cute when people use those names

i just know most my guy friends hate it.

[*Duchess of Dork*]

I'm an abuser of the word, "babe." Everyone is "babe." So far, haven't had a lot of resistence to it, except once. This guy (who was an ex, by the way) got tremendously (and overly) angry about it. We're talking... "don't you DARE call me that again" type aggro. So of course I replied, "Sure thing, babe."

[kimmytree]

I'm usually annoyed by being called names like that... especially if I'm not close w/ the person. Like when total strangers do it? Euuuggh.

[*Intercourse.*]

Hmm thats weird, I usually say Dear and stuff and most people don't mind it. I've never met someone that got upset about it though...

[tokyo-rose]

I don't mind being called those words, and I've never met anyone who freaked out about it. Then again, I almost never use any of those words. I only say "dear" sometimes, and only to certain people.

[voguelove]

i usually dont call anyone "sugar" names. haha. im not used to it, so when i do say it, it feels really weird.

[clarity]

I usually call people hun.

Lol, i'll say "hm, sure hun" or like "haha, hun, don't hurt ya`self"

I once said that to my mom.

[*WHIMSICAL 0NE*]

I must admit, I'm one of those people who give weird reactions to that. I guess it's just because I don't hear it alot. I'll be like "uhh" if someone calls me hun, dear, sweety, babe, etc. It's just not normal for me.

[technicolour]

one of my friends calls me Kristina Weenuhh and it bugs the hell out of me.

But I call everyone honey and darling. Their faces..omg.. I dont really use that smiley but their faces sometimes are so priceless.

[breakingdawn]

^Yeah, me too. I have this guy friend that calls me "babe" all the time, and I'm just like wtf? no! I'm just not very comfortable with it I guess...

[HakunaMatata]

I call my brother "honey" just to piss him off. But that's only because I'm his sister, haha.

My brother detests when I call him any of the affection words.

The words "babe", "honey", or "love", I think, get to people the most. There's a certain romantic connotation that makes people think "Oh my gosh, stop hitting on me!"

[*WHIMSICAL 0NE*]

However, I do call a lot of people "kid" even if they are older than me.

Hah, I do that too. Sometimes people don't notice it... other times people will be like "did you just call me kid?"

[HakunaMatata]

^and then they say "I'm not a kid!!!!!!!!!" *pouty face*

[talcumpowder]

Call someone "dearheart." They all react badly. I'm still not exactly sure why. I don't exactly remember why I started calling people that either.

I don't really mind when people call me things like that because I'm used to it. Hardly anyone uses my real name anymore (heck, you're not using my real name if you're gonna call me Reili), so I guess that's part of it.

[OhMyAnniee]

People call me those things sometimes. The first thought that usually comes into my head is "Wtf?" but then I get over it & I just laugh. It's really not that big a deal as some people make it.

It's like how some girls slap other girls' butts. Yeaaaah.........

[*Monochrome.*]

I call people dollface.darling.and pudding cup to my boyfriend.
If they dont like it ...suck a nut.

[bigitchbay]

I don't know anyone who uses such affectionate words.