" Dear dear dear ...."

What does this word actually means when you are using it to greet someone or using it to start or end a conversation ??? or maybe even using it in letter or SMS or MSN ??? Should he or she be someone to becomes someones "dear" ???

Examples;

mum : Dear , what are you doing shouting outside?
son : Scolding Patrick( pet dog) , he bit our shoes again , mum...

Aunt : Would you like to have some ice-cream , dear?
Niece : Yes , thank you , is it chocolate flavour?

Teacher : Why are you crying , dear?
Student : My mum scolded me for not scoring 100 for my math test.

Boyfriend : Dear dear , i want to sleep liaw lo.... I am very tired today....
Girlfriend : Oklah , dear... Good night and sweet dreams... Muaks !!!

Dear God ................................................ Amen...

Dear Ahmad or Ah Kow........................ Yours Faithfully , Ah Ngau.


The examples given are logical and acceptable. Do you have any which may sound or look weird ?

Does the word "dear" actually means anything special ?

But for sure , i know this word is no simple words for some people and for sure this word is not suitable to be used in some situations that is not stated up there.

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Or maybe it's just that i am too sensitive or KEPO ....

I think i am...

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Here's one letter to Dear Fucker...