I call childen "bunny" sometimes. Luckily it comes across as "buddy" which is more acceptable.

Question of the day: do you regularly use perfume, soap, or something else to scent yourself? Why or why not? If so, what?

I use lemon verbena soap but I don't think it clings very much. I never got into the habit of wearing perfume, and don;t really notice it on others unless it's very strong, in which case off-putting. (Especially college men who seem addicted to the Axe body spray).

I wear Shalimar most every day because I pretty much love it to death.

Everyone here calls everyone else 'love' or 'duck' or 'sweetheart' or a multitude of other names.

In my neighborhood, everyone calls everyone else "baby", "darlin'", "doll", "sweetie", "momma", etc. But - we all know each other. Or we're bartending.

I was called "flower" by a bus driver in Sheffield. It was sort of charming, if odd.

ETA: describe the smell of Shalimar, Trudy. What do you like about it?

I used to wear perfume but now most smells bother me. They sort of tickle my nose in a way that doesn't go away.

I hate being called dear, sweetie or hun by anyone who doesn't know me.

I don't wear scented anything because I work in a scent-free workplace. (As are most places in Halifax.)

ETA: describe the smell of Shalimar, Trudy. What do you like about it?

It's a little old fashioned, not too sweet, when its wearing off it reminds me of baby powder.

I honestly think I first liked it at 14 or so because the name sounded so glamorous.

From Billy Boyd's website:

Beautiful Bouncing

Billy and Ali are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Jack William Boyd. Jack was born on the 26th April and weighed in at very healthy 6lbs 10oz. Both mother and child are doing very, very well and Billy is exceptionally proud of them both. Great happiness!

I call children "bunny" sometimes.

OMG I knew we were related! I call my cat "bunny" all the time and Flatmate thinks it is thoroughly weird.

I do not wear scent, although I have at times in the past. I was always a Lancome person, but more of a "what free samples did I get" rather than a loyalist.

I think there's a difference between calling people "honey" or "sweetie" as a term of endearment versus using it as a marker of status, if that makes any sense. "Honey, get me a cup of coffee" just smacks of male entitlement to me, but in the south, people use endearments. It happens.

There is still no excuse for "the little gal."