So a girl walks onto the bus.... (father, meeting)

[jade408]

So I usually greet the bus driver when I get on. "Hi" or similar. And you know how it is. The typical respose is either indifference or a friendly hi.

Today was a little bit different.

Today's driver. Black man, probably in his late 40s, greets me with "Hi princess."

So I thought I was hearing things. But when I left it was "have a good night princess."

That was odd. I thought I'd share.

[Raena77]

He wanted to tap dat.

[JerZ]

Was he significantly older than you? Father/uncle-age or thereabouts? If so it was just a term of endearment and he probably says it to a lot of women. It may not be entirely respectful but men of a certain age who were raised a certain way may use such terms when meeting women in passing, especially if the woman is younger and they're feeling paternal.

[Braunwyn]

I think it sounds sweet, at least how I imagine it.

[jade408]

Originally Posted by JerZ

Was he significantly older than you? Father/uncle-age or thereabouts? If so it was just a term of endearment and he probably says it to a lot of women. It may not be entirely respectful but men of a certain age who were raised a certain way may use such terms when meeting women in passing, especially if the woman is younger and they're feeling paternal.

Well he is probably 20 years younger than my dad. 10-15 years older than my real age and about 20 years older than my commonly perceived age. Hence the weirdness. I do come across as young, but not as a high schooler!

[tropical87]

Sounds like a chance to get off while still on

[reed067]

I keep waiting for the punch line.

[tropical87]

Originally Posted by reed067

I keep waiting for the punch line.

He offered her free rides?

[Prince_Frog]

Sounds like he was being kind, and buttering you up for future greetings.

[reed067]

Originally Posted by tropical87

He offered her free rides?

He was willing to give her one from the sound of it.