and on a much -needed lighter note.. :
I was called "sweetie", "darling" and "honey" today.. by a female i may add.. just sweet and friendly. However, although I enjoy calling my friends by similar names, i question their use by a complete stranger, however friendly.. Indeed i like to use terms of endearment but also wish for them to actually have a meaning still..
This reminded me of when I first arrived in England and I noticed people in shops often used very affectionate terms such as "my love" or "darling " simply when I purchased bread or milk etc .. I thought it was unusual, surprising but pleasant I guess, to get such a loving and warm greeting just to pay for my groceries..
