If I’m feeling snarky, I’m tempted to respond to “How are we doin’ today, hon?” with “Well, one of us is fine.” But I’ve gotta admit I can’t bring myself to do it, because that “hon” really does just soften me up. I’m sure that’s what they tell the waitstaff, too, just like a gentle touch on the shoulder (pre-COVID, of course) is endearing and leads to larger tips.
enigmamz about 4 years ago
I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right there!
Gary Fabian about 4 years ago
How about “Hun”?
PammWhittaker about 4 years ago
Shouldn’t go to a diner in Bawlmer then!
sandpiper about 4 years ago
Yeah. That name and coffee just set him off.
gopher gofer about 4 years ago
somehow, ‘attila the sweetie’ doesn’t have the right ring to it, either…
comixbomix about 4 years ago
It’s a nickname he’s always abhorde.
P51Strega about 4 years ago
Watch the stove Frank! Don’t scourge his eggs.
Saddenedby Premium Member about 4 years ago
being called ‘hon’ – that there will tickle your crazy bone. I usually say “well if you’d really like to know babe”.
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
“Wall, kiss mah grits…” ☺
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 4 years ago
If I’m feeling snarky, I’m tempted to respond to “How are we doin’ today, hon?” with “Well, one of us is fine.” But I’ve gotta admit I can’t bring myself to do it, because that “hon” really does just soften me up. I’m sure that’s what they tell the waitstaff, too, just like a gentle touch on the shoulder (pre-COVID, of course) is endearing and leads to larger tips.
David_the_CAD about 4 years ago
must be Baltimore Maryland
walstib Premium Member about 4 years ago
My mom calls everyone “Hon”. Like my other aged friend who calls everyone “Buddy”. Dementia adaptations.
Buckeye67 about 4 years ago
I know how Atilla feels. I don’t like waitereses to call me Hon either.