@greenteakitten said in #37:
> I actually prefer it over sis, darling, babygirl, honey, etc. all of which I tend to associate more with flirting
Really, You associate "sis" with flirting?
I mean that's a word I only call my sister or, in a very few cases, female friends that I have a strong bond with, in a none romantic way.
Never have I used that for flirting :-D
Now you can use the word friend to address almost anyone. It's polite, it feels warm and welcoming.
Even if they are not your friend, it still give them the impression, that you are friendly.
Although in some cases, especially when travelling abroad, most of the people calling me friend, are street vendors trying to sell me something.
Sometimes it's not about the words, but more about how, and in which tone/manner the words are expressed.
Also who speaks them. Take age and culture into consideration, before judging people's motives.
> I actually prefer it over sis, darling, babygirl, honey, etc. all of which I tend to associate more with flirting
Really, You associate "sis" with flirting?
I mean that's a word I only call my sister or, in a very few cases, female friends that I have a strong bond with, in a none romantic way.
Never have I used that for flirting :-D
Now you can use the word friend to address almost anyone. It's polite, it feels warm and welcoming.
Even if they are not your friend, it still give them the impression, that you are friendly.
Although in some cases, especially when travelling abroad, most of the people calling me friend, are street vendors trying to sell me something.
Sometimes it's not about the words, but more about how, and in which tone/manner the words are expressed.
Also who speaks them. Take age and culture into consideration, before judging people's motives.