Little lady

I visited a refinery yesterday, to interview users of the system we are hoping to replace. These users work at the docks, inspecting cargoes being loaded or discharged to and from the refinery. They've been doing this job for over 30 years. As we were leaving, I shook hands with one of the men. With his Texan drawl, he said, "So long, little lady." Hahaha. So politically incorrect but I thought it was charming!