Charleygirl5
I hate being called madam, I do not run a brothel.
I do not like being called hen or luv and especially darling if it is not somebody close to me. I am not their darling.
I agree Marydoll- I do not understand why the word "died" cannot be used because if somebody has passed- passed where?
I tend to use the phrase 'passed away' though not 'passed'.
Do those who dislike 'passed' feel that 'passed away' is the same, or is that more acceptable.
I don't like using the word for which 'passed away' is a euphemism, so I use 'passed away'.