I'd rather be called hon, than M'am, (ugh!!) which I think sounds much worse. It seems to imply you're much older and way less cute than a "hon". (But then, I lived in Texas for 14 years, hence hunnychile). In fact, they're lucky that I quite calling my closer friends "babe". Different strokes for different folks - and states, I guess. It's not such a big deal.
People are too cranky and cold too often these days IMHO!
