Why does this older man keep calling me a girl?

I work with this older man and tbh I don't like him that much, I have noticed something he keeps calling me girl,
Like well done girl, good girl, and such, and I feel like I cringe like I feel that i am a woman not a girl,
Is this normal? Should I stop working with him?

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Carissimi · F

He comes from a different time, and if your age range is correct, you probably look like a young girl to him. Be gracious and mature about it, rather than be offended. I’m sure it’s not meant to be, and it’s just that he sees you as very young. Change your attitude and perspective, and see it more as an endearment rather than an insult.

Collegegirl23 · 31-35, F

Fyi he that much old maybe in 40s or 50 max but still he addresses his coworkers with their first name but me and also he seems as if he is flirting sometimes @Carissimi