The number of NHS staff that have said that to me over the last few weeks is infuriating - phlebotomist, nurses, radiographers etc. I know they mean to be kind, but it just emphasises to me that they probably see me as an old lady to be pitied - and I am not someone who needs it. Am I just ungrateful old cow?
One of the nurses from the Philipines calls everyone " me duck" , as "duck" is a common endearment here. It is quite amusing and definitely welcome compared to some other terms.
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