If it's someone I don't know, or if the context is clear (like if something bad happened "oh sweetie" is okay), then they're fine.
But if it's from someone I don't know or don't really get along with or if the context is unclear, it can annoy me. Sometimes they can come off as patronizing.
I use the term "hon" a lot IRL, but only to people I know and that I know it doesn't annoy...
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Yes, I will judge you for your tackiness.
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