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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Honey Is Not So Sweet

This summer a video went viral on social media when an attorney in Colorado was arguing his case on behalf of the state. In a painfully awkward moment, he called the woman judge "Honey." The appropriate term should have been "Your Honor." The cringe-worthy remark startled the courtroom. When the attorney said, "But, but honey," he instantly realized his mistake.
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