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Asking Eric: Why are clerks still calling strangers ‘honey’ or ‘sweetie?’ 70-year-old wants it to stop
Asking Eric: Why are clerks still calling strangers ‘honey’ or ‘sweetie?’ 70-year-old wants it to stop
Asking Eric: Why are clerks still calling strangers ‘honey’ or ‘sweetie?’ 70-year-old wants it to stop

Published on: 03/21/2026

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

Dear Eric: I am a 70-year-old woman. I am having difficulty knowing how to respond to store clerks who call me “honey” or “sweetie.” I am offended when they address me that way. It feels demeaning and disrespectful. What is the best way to respond when I experience this situation?

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/03/asking-eric-why-are-clerks-still-calling-strangers-honey-or-sweetie-70-year-old-wants-it-to-stop.html

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