Asking Eric: Don’t call me sweetie
- Posted on March 21, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Asking Eric: Don’t call me sweetie
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 …
