Calling a Christian Woman 'O My Mother'

Question
Is it permissible to call a Christian woman 'O My Mother', or should one say to a Muslim woman 'O My Daughter'?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: These expressions are from the etiquette of good companionship and kindness to others, so it is permissible to exchange them between a Muslim and others; because we are commanded to treat them well and to have good relations with them, and God knows best.
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