Be nice

Something I recently learned, is that not enemy person that has red hair appreciates being called a ginger.
When I was in the Army, I had a battle buddy named Lau that had red hair. He embraced the term ginger, which I thought was ok. And it was.... for him.
Fast forward to yesterday, and i met a girl online here.... truly sexy, cool conversation, and maybe have a chance idk. Then I called her a ginger cookie that I would like to eat....
Omg...
I felt soooooo stupid bc she was clearly offended. I didn't mean to but damn... she set me straight, but idk if I have that chance anymore...

Ambo, if you read this, I truly apologize and hope I can make it up to you somehow...