Tuesday, March 9

How Ya Doin, Hon?

Do you like it when a stranger calls you Hon? I have mixed feelings. Being called Hon by older lady? Awwww, it's because I'm so lovable! Getting Hon from a ripe young male? Uh... kind of fake and annoying... but kind of cute? Should I be offended? It's kind of sweet being called something so affectionate, albeit from someone who maybe shouldn't be giving me affection. Maybe I'm starved for attention. Maybe I like to pretend I'm the only one he's called hon because I'm special. Maybe other girls like it, too. Maybe I'm kind of lame.

Bottom Line: I thought I'd have a bottom line for this, but I don't. Thoughts?
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3 comments:

yumyumdelish said...

"Hon" has always irked me coming from anyone other than the parental units. When girls or women do it, it's along the lines of saying "hey girl," which bugs me, too. When someone of the geriatric variety does it, I feel like a little kid. When guy does it, ew, I feel weird. So those are my thoughts on "hon," peanut.

3/9/10, 8:53 PM
Anonymous said...

Old ladies, yes, old men, maybe. Young men? Too much implied familiarity, I agree! From Jess :)See? I read it!

3/10/10, 1:27 PM
Allison said...

OK, you two have convinced me: hons are majorly fake and not appealing. I guess there have been time where it's made me feel special but by and large it leaves a sour taste.

And thanks for reading AND commenting, Jess... ;)

3/10/10, 10:14 PM

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