(Reblogging this on all my accounts)
Re: terms of endearment, slang (?) terms
I use terms such as Darling, or Love etc as a term to address people. This is not indicative of my relationship or opinion towards them, and nor do o intend for it to make people feel uncomfortable. If I call you these things it is entirely platonic and friendly. Please let me know if you do lot wish me to use these, or if I make you uncomfortable. Thanks!
Equally, I also use slang terms such as Dude, bro or queen gender neutrally. I do not intend for these to have anything to do with gender, and I do not use them in a gendered way. If you do not wish for me to use specific words for you, then let me know! I also say ‘sir’, ‘señor’ and ‘ma’am’ as a kind of ‘sir this is a restaurant’ thing in a joking way, or as a show of surprise (yes it’s kinda weird). I do not mean for this to be directed at anyone’s gender.
I am myself nonbinary-generfluid, so I understand not wanting these words to be used. I will of course not use (for example) ‘girlie’ to address a trans boy or ‘bro’ to address a trans girl, unless the specific person says otherwise
Thanks for your time!
Adding a list of such terms, may update in future
Terms of endearment:
Dearie
Darling / darlin
Dear
Sweetie / sweet
Honey /honey bear / honey bun
Sugar
Bunny
Sweet heart
Love / luv
Darly
Doll
Pet
Baby /babes
My love
Slang
Bro
Dude
Girlie
Queen
Bestie
Sir
Ma’am
Señor
Gurl













