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Yes, I agree
I suppose it doesn't seem demeaning to the people saying it as it might be a local custom. Personally, it has never happened to me.
Now that I am elderly, the ones that rub me the wrong way are "Hon" and "Sweetie". Usually happens with nurses and hospital staff, though I've noticed lately a conscious effort to not do it. It can be very demeaning and condescending as if when we get older, we become children. I really prefer they just use my name.