tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682036990627515116.post1561859152242519053..comments2024-03-21T18:41:05.522-04:00Comments on Brigid Brockway is Technically a Writer: NoooooooooooBrigid Daull Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06808132338148865533noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682036990627515116.post-14943830403808135872010-09-08T12:17:09.308-04:002010-09-08T12:17:09.308-04:00I greatly dislike being called "Honey" o...I greatly dislike being called "Honey" or "Sweetie" or "Ma'am" by a salesperson or server, especially a woman, whether she is my middle-age or younger/older. "Ms." or "Dear" don't bother me as much. I wonder why? "Young Woman" would be delightful.<br /><br />I enjoy the everyday niceties I give to the same group of people, as much as I like hearing those expressions of politeness from them. They are people who deserve our respect, as long as they don't call me "Honey"!Sandra L. Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682036990627515116.post-5804993506506627702010-09-08T10:09:45.409-04:002010-09-08T10:09:45.409-04:00I believe it's a cultural thing that doesn'...I believe it's a cultural thing that doesn't really translate very well to english. In China family members and close friend might use an informal tone to address each other as a sign of affection. <br /><br />You are right that the standards of etiquette and politeness are very different across cultures. In China (and many Asian cultures) there is an entire social structure to eating, especially since most Chinese families still sit down to tables with communal dishes. There's a lot of unspoken social cues: for example, it's considered bad manners if a host or a younger person allows someone's tea cup to remain empty. In another example, the way a host might offer food or drink might translate into "Come, eat some snacks and drink some tea!" (with the implication that's it's unthinkable for you to refuse), or in a more formal environment "Please may I ask if you would like some thing to drink or eat?"<br /><br />I remember that's it's also not considered rude to ask someone their age or how much money they make, although that may have changed.<br /><br />(This is Disheah, using my google account)Combat White Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247772977566634720noreply@blogger.com