• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    21 days ago

    The word “sweetie” must have different implications across our cultures. Where I am (USA), it’s more likely to apply to a romantic partner or a child than a sibling. At least, that’s my experience. Someone else mentioned this use (sibling) wouldn’t be unusual in the UK and I can accept that.

    • lseif@sopuli.xyz
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      21 days ago

      well the assumption is that op is one of the dozens of people NOT from the US…