Re: Patronising People in Business
I work P/T in a shop and am often told "good girl" usually by the old farmer types. It used to make me blink but not now.
I laugh when the mammies tell their children to "put it on the counter for the girl!" (I'm nearly 40)
Last night an older gent said "Matha, Colleen" then explained to me what it meant (I'm scottish) I know him from the shop, would never think to be insulted at all.
My boss calls us "my love" when he's in good humour, no one bats an eye.
OMG! just remembered a story when I read the "daddy" post above. Guy comes in and asks if he can put up a poster. He looks a bit "hippie, long hair, friendly. I check it out, it's a personal counselling service. I quipe "I could use some of that"
He steps back, opens his arms wide......"Come to Daddy"
*coughs* "Just stick it on the notice board, thanks"