- MBTI
- INFJ
- Enneagram
- 295ish
I've always used "sir" or "ma'am" when addressing my elders. It's just something that was drilled into my head as a child.
At work, I address people by their names, unless I don't know it, then I simply introduce myself and politely ask their name.
I do call a very dear friend "love" often, I hope it's not offensive.
As far as the older gals using hon, sweety, honey, sugar, etc.. I think it's just a generation thing and more often than not isn't meant to be patronizing, though it still is used in such ways.
At work, I address people by their names, unless I don't know it, then I simply introduce myself and politely ask their name.
I do call a very dear friend "love" often, I hope it's not offensive.
As far as the older gals using hon, sweety, honey, sugar, etc.. I think it's just a generation thing and more often than not isn't meant to be patronizing, though it still is used in such ways.