I understand it's a sign of respect and to me manners are almost nonexistant (not by all, there are still some very nice people out there). Personally, I don't like it for the simple fact it makes me feel old, butI don't get bent out of shape by it though. I notice it more from the service people I come in contact with and the southerners.

As far as honey and all those others, depends on the situation and the tone of voice. I tend to call people dear and most of them are my regular customers I deal with and I can't remember all their names.

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