“When someone shortens my name, I feel like that’s so uncalled for,” shares one editor, who is based in New York. It seems warmer-city dwellers tend to have a more informal approach amongst themselves, while up in the Northeast things are not quite the same. The same can be said for South America (where this writer is from) where it’s almost offensive if you’re not referred to by your nickname. Location, location, location “I don’t mind pet names I guess because I’m Southern and it’s common down there,” added another editor from South Carolina. In the end, it’s always smart to keep things professional in the office if you’re expecting to be treated professionally as well. “We’re not in a sorority.” Love is also problematic, as it can imply a level of intimacy that doesn’t necessarily exist between desk-mates. Another editor hates it when a PR person sends an email that begins with, “Hey sweetie.” “If we’re in a business relationship, it seems out of place,” she explains. The whole tone was just patronizing,” shares one writer. “In my old job, someone used to call me hun all the time and I thought it was a weird authority thing on her part. ![]() When at work The general consensus is to try and stay away from using words such as honey, love, or babe while at work as it can either be seen as a power play or as acting too informal. I asked the staff again for their expert, anonymous advice in search of some clarification as to when you should say “honey” and when you should just say “hey.” ![]() There’s a difference between being friendly and being fresh and the fine line dividing the two can sometimes be hard to read. But there are times when a term of endearment can become exactly the opposite. ![]() Honey, dear, love, babe-we’ve all had our experiences being called pet names.
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