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Originally Posted by Byte1
Interesting. I thought that using "chick" was similar to my using "kiddo" as a form of flattery or familiarity, suggesting that the person is young. I have never considered the term "chick" as being demeaning in any way. I guess some folks are sensitive and we should know that permission to speak is always advisable.
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my mother thought chick was demeaning and not to use it when I was a young teenager and I’m 82 I wince when I hear some adult saying it now, and calling someone in there teens or older including wait staff kiddo is also not flattering, I never liked it myself