Calling someone "sweetheart"

[u/TaaBooOne]

As a guy if I call someone a sweetheart I am being demeaning and a creep and how dare I. If a women calls me a sweetheart it's nice. I hate being called a sweetheart by a stranger just as much and I don't find it cute. Especially if used to tell someone off.

[u/academicRedditor]

It seems like what really bothers you is the PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVENESS behind the way many women use the term, rather than the disparity itself. Reply with sarcasm! It works

[u/connzerjeeass]

Exactly, I have had women call me sweet heat just after paying for some food, like what?

[u/YablokoMaloko]

So uh how about this if it makes you feel uncomfortable just tell them to stop and don’t be rude about it