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writes:Is it weird for a male teacher whos like 30 to call a 14 female hunny? Cause today in class i went up to him privately and asked him if i could redo a quiz and he was like whats that hunny? and he kinda tends to flirt sometimes... but i dont know if thats like an accident or not... what do you think? weird or not?
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 February 2011): Next time you address him, call him Hunny, with a pause.. then laugh and say " see that's just weird Sir, maybe we should stick to names"I don't think he meant anything by it, since I have become a mum,, I find myself calling everyone sweetie.. just slip of the tongue
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reader, courtnii  +, writes (19 February 2011):
 I've had the same problem..Whenever a teacher would call me something I wasn't comfortable with I'd normally just brush it off. I don't really know whether it's normal or not for a teacher to use pet names towards a child but from where I come from it's seen as creepy..
If it gets bad you need to let your teacher know, or talk about it with someone else =]
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 February 2011): My teachers called us darling and poppet so to be honest no he wasn't flirting just asking what the problem was
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reader, Odds +, writes (19 February 2011):
 Only if he's from a southern state. It's a cultural thing there. Had a teacher in high school from Georgia who called every boy "son" or "scout," and every girl "darling" or "missie." I don't think he used a proper name even once, outside of checking attendance.
He may have been deliberately playing up the "southern" thing, now that I think about it. Was pretty over the top.
Still, if he's doing it repeatedly, or doing it just to you, I'd call it inappropriate. You can ask him to stop, and if he doesn't, tell yoru guidance counselor or principal.
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reader, Kilcardy +, writes (19 February 2011):
It's weird only if it keeps on happening. He's supposed to be your teacher. Your not his pet, and you are certainly not his "hunny". Call him on it next time. Tell him, my name is "________". If it doesn't stop, go to the principal.
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reader, dirtball +, writes (19 February 2011):
 I don't think it meant anything. If you don't like it, tell him you'd prefer he call you by your name. If he doesn't stop, take it to the principal.
I had teachers call me things like that when I was in school too. Heck, our secretary says, "mornin' sweetie" each morning. She's kinda like a second mom. It's usually meant to be friendly.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 February 2011): If it slips out on accidentally, I wouldn't worry too much unless he keeps calling you that. I would be weirded out and worry. RED FLAG.
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reader, fi_the_tree +, writes (19 February 2011):
 Teachers have to be very careful about how they address children nowadays, all these little words, like sweetheart, sport, hunny etc etc can be dangerous and some may even find them offensive.
To be honest i think it was just a slip of the tongue. I work as a teaching assistant and i used to call kids sweetheart, sweetie, dude etc and no one batted an eyelid about it. I wouldn't worry to much. But if it really concerns you, ask your teacher if you can talk to him after class and just ask him to be aware of him calling you 'hunny' as it makes you slightly uncomfortable. I'm sure he'll understand and apologise for saying it.
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reader, Holli' +, writes (19 February 2011):
 It does sound a little strange, if he makes you feel uncomfortable either by calling you hunny or leaning too close when your talking too him, back off a little, your body language will tell him you feel uncomfortable discreetly. Try to ask him questions when your around your friends. Remeber body language, step or lean back, don't be overly polite or flirty wth him - I'm not saying you are just don't start :) Hope this helped. xxx
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