English people, what does calling someone "my friend" during a conversation mean, usually?
46-50
emmasfriend · 46-50, F
I have a neighbour whom I often meet when I am going to the shop and he is walking his dogs.
His standard greeting is "Good morning, my friend". To which I reply "How are you, Ian?"
I have usually thought that he has failed to remember my name; I do not see any other significance.
He works for Camden Council - perhaps it is a North London thing ?
His standard greeting is "Good morning, my friend". To which I reply "How are you, Ian?"
I have usually thought that he has failed to remember my name; I do not see any other significance.
He works for Camden Council - perhaps it is a North London thing ?
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
I'm not English but I think that referring to a person as 'my friend' while actual speaking with them means they're a stranger
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
I have lived in England all my life and no one has ever said that too me..
HollowayRoadN19 · 46-50
@MrAverage1965 Do you know what it means when said to others?
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
@HollowayRoadN19 I agree with the earlier comment 'nothing'.
It's most likely someone trying to sound sincere when they are not.
It's most likely someone trying to sound sincere when they are not.
Nothing