True, I don't know you. But I read your words, pondered them, and made an assumption on an aspect of your personality based on your statements. Perhaps I could have made my point and ended my comment at "Maybe they are just trying to be nice and make a connection?" But, I couldn't help myself, because aren't you doing the same thing when…
True, I don't know you. But I read your words, pondered them, and made an assumption on an aspect of your personality based on your statements. Perhaps I could have made my point and ended my comment at "Maybe they are just trying to be nice and make a connection?" But, I couldn't help myself, because aren't you doing the same thing when you assume that someone is being condescending and/or patronizing if they call you sweetie or honey? You are ascribing negative personality traits onto those people. I'm just doing the same thing to you.
True, I don't know you. But I read your words, pondered them, and made an assumption on an aspect of your personality based on your statements. Perhaps I could have made my point and ended my comment at "Maybe they are just trying to be nice and make a connection?" But, I couldn't help myself, because aren't you doing the same thing when you assume that someone is being condescending and/or patronizing if they call you sweetie or honey? You are ascribing negative personality traits onto those people. I'm just doing the same thing to you.