before everything! "hi friend" "thanks friend" "you bet friend". It is so annoying, I get the feeling he must of learned it from some effective communication guide, because he is also very big into using everyones name constantly, and acts very familiar with people he barely knows.
2007-05-01 17:03:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Perhaps its a comfort thing similar to thumb sucking to help himself feel at ease with people.
You are probably right about the self-help porridge.
Could also be due to a limited vocabulary or a form of tourettes syndrome (involuntary utterances), born again religious thingy or some such impairment.
Ask him - then tell him to stop referring to you as friend. Prepare yourself, you will shatter his world.
2007-05-02 07:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just his way of pleasing people. It's true, addressing people's names is part of the effective communication stuff. He's trying to get around with it. Are you close enough to joke to him like, hey, it's getting annoying..stop it friend!
2007-05-01 20:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Empress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to Antagonize and Annoy People by Nancy Grace
2007-05-01 17:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's sounds as bad as people who say bro every 10 seconds.
If you really want it to stop just punch him in the mouth. That should put an end to it pretty quick.
2007-05-01 17:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of happiness is "being content textile with one's self." It doesn't rely how a great way up the ladder-of-existence we've climbed, fairly its how we taken care of others as we make the confusing climb to the incredible.
2016-10-14 07:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds way to overly friendly to my liking. I know a girl and she is always happy and preppy and at times it is so annoying!
2007-05-01 17:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by ♥MelissaMuffin♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he just want to be friendly and let you know that hes your friend some people use
buddy
pal
champ
like
get better champ
i like it whe people call me these but im very insecure
2007-05-01 17:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By now it's most likely so ingrained in his speech patterns that he isn't even aware he's saying it. If you want to bring it to his attention, the best way is to ask him.
"John, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, friend."
"Why do you say 'friend' all the time?"
Wait for answer.
2007-05-01 21:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by Bethany 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a robot or an alien trying to blend in.
2007-05-01 17:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. Does he say," I'm going to take a dump, friend?" Or, "Would you itch my a** friend? Yes. That would be annoying.
2007-05-01 17:09:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋