Asking Eric: Calling older person ‘sweetie’ may be regional, but it can feel marginalizing

Published on: 04/20/2026

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The Asking Eric advice column is written by R. Eric Thomas.

Dear Eric: A 70-year-old woman wrote to you about being addressed as “honey” or “sweetie” (“Not Honey”). I know there are parts of the country where everybody is “hon,” but I think you missed this woman’s point.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/asking-eric-calling-older-person-sweetie-may-be-regional-but-it-can-feel-marginalizing.html

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