Where Should We Draw The Line ?

[Canary42]

With the almost total embargo on gestures of affection brought upon society by militant misandrists, it occurred to me this morning that I should possibly become "outraged" when addressed as "luv" by female shop assistants, waitresses, checkout operators, etc (yes it happened to me this morning, hence my post here).

Or is it only members of the female gender who are allowed to exercise such extreme displays of touchiness?

[DTCwordfan]

don't ever come down to Cornwall then, men frequently addressed as 'me 'ansome' and women as 'me luvver'...including you emmits....

[albaqwerty]

Canary, my dear sweetheart, don't be upset :-)

There was a guy who worked in local supermarket, who would address me with ''halloooo my darling'' to which he got the reply ''helloooo me luvver'' (the look on some folks faces were priceless) another guy, same supermarket -''hello old yin'' I'd reply 'how's it going young 'un'
Brightened my day :-D

[Bobbisox1]

I’d rather have a Hello pet than a scowler who didn’t want to be there

[Arksided]

As a Yorkshireman, I find it quite endearing when referred to as Luv, I haven't put too much thought into it just a casual thing.

[Peter Pedant]

I just get on with my life sweetie

not keen on pal

[Canary42]

Don't get me wrong, personally I love (pun intended) being called "luv" etc., I was trying to make the point that under the militancy of some modern womenfolk it is tending towards being regarded as an "inappropriate advance" from a male, but not vice versa . I have on occasion been glowered at when using "luv" to females.

I'm very pleased to see how many of you share my views on the acceptability of such expressions. As Charlie Drake would have said,"Hello my darlings".

[Atheist]

I think that 'love' is not in the local vocabulary of many people (unlike e.g. up north) and can sound over-familiar when used by a stranger. I use it all the time for family (son, daughter or whatever) and I try not to use it with non-family, as it can sound patronising, especially to young women.

[pat2604]

It doesn't worry me at all unless it's 'Hun'. Around these parts theres a lot of 'my beauty', which I take as normal!! I wouldn't use it myself though! I just wonder if blokes get called my beauty by females. I don't mind luv from blokes. But now, as an old lady, I hate younger people calling me darling or other endearments. I noticed that a lot in carehome where carers address their residents as dear, or darling. It makes me cringe!!

[pat2604]

Sorry Bobbi. Don't call me pet. You might get a rude response!! ;O)
My hairdresser (and friend) sends me texts starting Hi Hun. I keep quiet because she's lovely, but one day I might just have to say something.