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Re: Today
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Bobby Greer <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Date:
Sat, 17 Feb 2001 07:35:59 EST
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Rayna,

    Not necessarily so down here in the Southen US. I have been called
"honet" and "sugar" by female waitresses. It really depends on who uses such
and the context in which they are used. But, geneally it is demeaning. Also,
the male counterpart here is "buddy", "bubba", and "boy".

Bobby


In a message dated 2/17/01 10:15:25 AM, [log in to unmask]
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<< Honey is demeaning if it comes from anyone who is a complete
    stranger to you. (also, sweetie, love, sugar, babe, dearie, sweetheart
    etc.  And WHY are these terms usually only used to refer to women?!?!)

    Rayna >>

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