Here in Scotland, the old phrase was pal I.e. alright pal, but that has come to have a negative undertone I.e it means not my pal.
The term that seems to taken over is bud (short for buddy I assume). OK it is used in a more friendly context rather than pal but I don't like being called part of a bush or flour.
I actually would prefer something like .... I know - mate!
Here in Scotland, the old phrase was pal I.e. alright pal, but that has come to have a negative undertone I.e it means not my pal.
The term that seems to taken over is bud (short for buddy I assume). OK it is used in a more friendly context rather than pal but I don't like being called part of a bush or flour.
I actually would prefer something like .... I know - mate!
I don't mind 'buddy' I've actually used that term a few times myself.
The man, near retirement age, who emptied my septic tank this morning kept calling me "my bird". It was clearly meant as a term of endearment and I liked it. I must be mellowing! It's the same when older people call me "love". It's nice.
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The term that seems to taken over is bud (short for buddy I assume). OK it is used in a more friendly context rather than pal but I don't like being called part of a bush or flour.
I actually would prefer something like .... I know - mate!
I don't mind 'buddy' I've actually used that term a few times myself.
...surely its better than being called 'bruv', 'buddy', 'me old mucker', 'pal', 'chief' or 'boss' though?!
I've been called all of these before...!!!!!