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I did not assume anything about you. Just trying to give you a different perspective on why the young woman used that term when she addressed you.
This is a cultural term of endearment not one of disrespect. I have noticed that many young women have adopted this over the last few years. My younger female coworkers have referred to me as momma on many occasions. I can assure you none of these young women would tolerate disrespect of any kind. Many are involved in equal rights and are very politically involved. They are a very diverse group
Different generations have terms that are not meant as disrespect. What seems as disrespect to you may not be to them. You could have simply explained to her why you were offended. Instead you asked a question she didn't understand due to her youth and generational speech terms.

You are right I don't know you and by the same token you don't know me.
I'm a 73 year old white woman who has been involved in equal rights and other causes since the late 60s. So I have been through a lot.

My only point to you was maybe you judged the young woman too harshly.
This was a 20 something, working at a fast food restaurant. Not a podcaster spewing hate.

All I'm saying is maybe you are taking this a little too personally. If you had actually engaged her in a conversation and explained your concerns and she reacted poorly, I might look at it differently.