On Thu, 23 Dec 1999, you wrote:
> of homophobic earshot). By their very nature, these terms are
> female. From my 32-year-old, Detroit raised vantage point ...
>
> Male to Female: is by far the most common use I see and virtually
> always comes off as sexist or with sexual overtones
>
> Female to Male: the woman ends up sounding like she's flirting
> with the guy and demeans herself
>
> Female to Female: just sounds awkward and demeaning to both
> of us
This is not completely the case down here.....it may just be an East
Texas/Louisiana thing, however. I have several "older" friends (55-65) who
call everyone babe, sugar or dear....male or female, and they are male....it
is strange at first, but once you realize it is not meant sexually or
derogatorily, then it is kinda cool...
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