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“Call me honey again and I’ll call you a mother-fucking idiot!”
“Umm…aren’t you overreacting? It’s just a word…”
“Yeah. So is motherfucking.”
“I’m not insulting you! I’m trying to show I care for you!”
“By talking to me like I’m 5 years old? That makes me feel cared-for?”
“I call everybody honey.”
“So do you call your boss ‘honey? What about your doctor?'”
“Of course not. Te would – I mean, I just – ”
“You mean you respect them. Calling someone ‘honey’ shows you see them as lower in. power and status.”
“I think it shows I think you’re cute.”
“Puppies are cute. Kittens are cute. Babies are cute. I am a professional woman. I am not cute.”
“You don’t have to take it so personally! It’s not a big deal!”
“You’re talking down to me, sweetie-pie.”
“Wait – what did you call me?”
“Sweetie-pie. Or would you prefer ‘baby lambchop?’ Or ‘dear?’ Or ‘sweetheart?'”
“”Grr…
“Yes, I agree. Just say ‘Yes ma’am’ next time and we’ll be just fine.”
