SJC2008 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Men call me buddy a lot and I don't like it, I even get it when I talk to customers on the phone. My friends don't call me buddy they mostly call me buy my name or they call me bro when we text. Call me crazy but I take it as a jab that they think they're more masculine than me or something and I personally would never call a grown man buddy, it would't feel right for me. I live in the US for geographical purposes.
gaius Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Maybe it's just the common phrase in whatever part of the US you're in. Here in Massachusetts it's man. Hey man, thanks man, etc etc etc. 1
aprilisi Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 In Virginia its sweetie or honey. Don't think I've ever been called buddy. 2
preraph Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Around here, Buddy is never a derogatory term. It's friendly. Get over it. Sounds like your insecurities talking.
TigerLilly78 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I get "sweetie" or "sweetheart" "love" or "young lady" I kind of like the last one considering im 36 now lol.. the others can be a little uncomfortable to different degrees depending on whose saying it but I just take it with a grain of salt and smile.. Now "buddy" could be a tough one as it can be used casually or as an insult again depending on who and how its used but im guessing its more the casual usage so your alright just think like I do could be called alot worse..lol
Bruce Leigh Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 In Wales its something along the lines "alright butt, cheers butt, whats happening butt" I do this myself with some friends I have known for 30 odd years and they do the same.
PegNosePete Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 In Somerset it's "alright my lover" even for casual friends/acquaintances. Generally not used for same-sex, though. Reminds me of...
No Limit Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I'm in a "bro" relationship with a guy. It's basically very similar to best friends. And probably even emotionally more intimate than marriage.
GorillaTheater Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I always insist that people call me "El Tigre". I suggest you do the same. 3
Candy_Pants Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Out here men older than 40 call other men "babe". Could be worse.
Shepp Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I use buddy quite a lot gotta be said....its just friendly!
Haydn Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Those Speedos are going to your head. Me old `China Plate` I always insist that people call me "El Tigre". I suggest you do the same. 1
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