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Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:34 pm
by Anonymous User
Hi TLS.
Question: Of late, the word "hon" as a term of endearment for women has fallen into disfavor. I have long used the word. My go-to term for men is "bud."
Without litigating the (de)merits of "hon," can others suggest alternative, professionally appropriate terms of endearment for female colleagues?
Thanks.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:36 pm
by Nebby
How about their name?
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:37 pm
by Anastasia Dee Dualla
Just use people's name.
Anything else can sound (and likely does) sound patronizing. I can only imagine if someone called me "hon" in a professional setting on a bad day.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:41 pm
by psu2016
I would not attempt to use a term of endearment unless you care to be reported to hr.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:56 pm
by iliketurtles123
I also hate the word bud unless I'm close to that person. Same goes for "boss", "chief", "champ", "pal", "sport", etc.
What are you, my dad?
You wouldn't call a partner or a superior "bud". Not saying you should treat your peers the same as a partner, but the term is somewhat condescending.
I think the only acceptable term is "man" as in "hey man did you catch the game last night". Or "dawg" as in "what up dawg can you help me with this brief...".
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:09 am
by Nebby
Maybe OP is a partner
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:19 am
by MKC
I'd go with "slick." It's great for any gender.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:28 am
by jfiaff
Can I use "jabroni" in a professional setting?
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:53 am
by iliketurtles123
jfiaff wrote:Can I use "jabroni" in a professional setting?
You keep using this word.. And its awesome
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:25 pm
by lizaregina
Seems like an appropriate moment to post: Goodbye to ‘Honeys’ in Court, by Vote of American Bar Association
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/10/busin ... -bars.html
And, echoing everyone above, I would strongly encourage you to use their names
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:29 pm
by LeDique
this is p. obviously a troll thread that was inspired by that headline
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:34 pm
by encore1101
Seems like the solution is to just call men and women "Honey"
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:47 pm
by IsThisForReal
I use "dude" without regard to gender
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:50 pm
by ek5dn
IsThisForReal wrote:I use "dude" without regard to gender
I also say use "man" without regard to gender...like "hey man, that's a cute shirt"
In retrospect it seems a little weird that I say things like that
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:52 pm
by TLSModBot
Is "sugartits" still ok tho
Eta: I only use this for men
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:08 pm
by jchiles
Go with "chief"
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:16 pm
by Sprout
Capitol_Idea wrote:Is "sugartits" still ok tho
Eta: I only use this for men
scooped but yeah, use their fucking name.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:58 pm
by elendinel
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:02 pm
by masque du pantsu
There is none. And their name is obviously out of the question. Your only hope is to vote for Trump so that he can deliver you safely back into the womb of the mid-20th century.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:06 pm
by MKC
elendinel wrote:How about their name?
Women have names?
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:11 pm
by lymenheimer
MarkinKansasCity wrote:elendinel wrote:How about their name?
Women have names?
Of course they do..."Wench"
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:12 pm
by encore1101
MarkinKansasCity wrote:elendinel wrote:How about their name?
Women have names?
They sure do, honey.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:14 pm
by MKC
encore1101 wrote:MarkinKansasCity wrote:elendinel wrote:How about their name?
Women have names?
They sure do, honey.
I meant first names. Obviously they're Mrs. Whatever after they get married.
Re: Alternative term of endearment for "hon"
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:00 pm
by fauxpsych
Eh, just call everyone "judge".