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repeatedly called "endearing" by older adults, but i am fully grown adult? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Pat12@lemmy.world to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

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It's now been a few times where an older adult (maybe 50+ years old) has called me "endearing", i always associated this term with children, but i am fully grown adult. Is there something i'm doing wrong? Why are people using a term for children for adults?

Edit: ok thanks everyone, apparently there's a misunderstanding on my part and this word can be used for adults

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[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I think it means you are sweet and people wish to be close to you because they like you.

[–] Today@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I think of endearing as nice, kind, pleasant to be around, also being well-mannered. Like if someone visits my home and they leave the last piece of pizza for another guest, or carries their own glass to the kitchen, or brings a bottle of wine, or asks how others are doing before sharing their own stories.