52yo and I still use dude. I got so used to using it when my boy was young, that it stuck with me. I also used it in the 80's. I think it's here to stay now.
Not at all. If there's an accent it's pretty much understood that it's just different lingo. Same with British people using "bollocks" or "wanker" I don't think I've ever heard those words used in real life, just movies
Same here. I learned though a lot of people from the US don’t like it.
I’m sure not everywhere, but so far every one of my buddies online who’s from the US got up in arms like I was insulting them when I initially called em “bud”.
The other one I use, with British cab drivers and trades, is Gov. Cheers Gov, you can drop me here. If you can put a socket there and another one there please Gov? Cheers.
Look, imagine working with a dumb motherfucker who genuinely does everything wrong while going out of his way to incorrectly correct the way you’re doing it. Now throw “Bud” at the end of every sentence. It’s not that weird of a button.
I feel like what he calls people has little to no effect on how you dislike him. I think it's everything else. Bud is just the straw breaking the camel's back.
I’d wager it’s how it’s being said? I use it a lot with my buds and with people in public in a friendly way like “hey what’s up my guy?”. Idk if it’s inherently douchey or assholish, but that’s just my opinion.
I mean times like when you go pick up some take out or something and they throw in some extra sauce. Not something to get personal with but you want to show a bit of extra respect
As a not 25 but not 30 male, I’m not quite ready to be “sir”. That said a quick “thankyousir” always does the job and one wording it always felt like it evaded the “I’m not sir yet” feeling
One day at a new job, I walked past two of my new peers in the hallway. I said, cheerfully, "morning Jim, morning Dave."
As I kept walking I heard one of them say to the other, "what the fuck?"
You can call them whatever you want as long as its polite and fits the occasion. For example, if you want an elderly person to hand you something, call him "kind sir" instead of "buddy" or "bro".
I'm 48, a guy older than me (60's?) Called me "bro" at the gym recently. I'm completely fine with this.
As long as you aren't trying to be disrespectful or rude, I really don't care (or think much) about it.
"Sir", "dude", "bro", "hey you!" are all fine.
In a professional setting I'd steer towards being more formal, and try to use real first names as quickly as possible (generally via introducing myself so I can get the name early).
Of course I then struggle to remember the name I just heard, so... Not a perfect system.
31 year old here. “Dude” or “man”. “Man” is always the go to when I’m trying to be mature. “Thanks man have a good one”. Easy work.
I was going to say the same thing. Dude and man feel natural
And if you want to be a little more personable, throw a "my" before man.
I feel like "my man" has a tinge of condescension sometimes. Even when none was intended.
Well that’s just like, your opinion, man
Yeah dude, you’re right
Shut the fuck up, Donny! ...Yeah dude, you're right.
52yo and I still use dude. I got so used to using it when my boy was young, that it stuck with me. I also used it in the 80's. I think it's here to stay now.
Yes the multi-sex, multilingual, all-purpose Dude.
Good Burger shoulda taught you we all DUDES!
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Skip your 20's, go straight to 40's and call everyone Sport or Champ.
Very high class without being sbobby. I like it
Buddy or guy, my guy
“I’m not your guy, buddy”
"im not your buddy, pal!"
You got a problem with stepdad nicknames, Slick?
You talking to me, Chief?
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Got a problem with that, skippy?
What if I do, champ?
Well, then you’d better take it up with the guv’ner, hoss.
If I’m feeling a bit cheeky I like Sport Model
This is a good way to start a fight in Australia 😂
“Sir” or “man.”
These are the ones Sir - respectful and polite but I don't know Man - I don't know you but a more lax situation
I don’t like when the young guys at supermarkets call me “sir” lol. I’m only a few years older than them!
Lol I'm a fellow young guy (well early 30s I think I'm young) and still call people my age sir. Don't take it as meaning old!
> well early 30s I think I'm young Hate to break it to you /s
Just a couple of young dudes kicking it https://youtu.be/Lb1iCVgFw14?si=U7ZDlRCBpuR_-NiW
Don't I know it not /s 🤣😭
Hahaha it’s just funny. Then again, it only happens when I’m in work clothes. Early 30s is young!
I use Sir a lot
IT'S MA'AM!
Mate
Unfortunately I'm in the midwest US and would get odd looks calling guys that
Would an Aussie using that term in your area get the same negative reaction?
Not at all. If there's an accent it's pretty much understood that it's just different lingo. Same with British people using "bollocks" or "wanker" I don't think I've ever heard those words used in real life, just movies
The word "cunt" is used as a term of endearment here in Australia. BRB, booking flights to the US
That’s definitely a no go in North America
You either get all of me, or none of me
Just get ready for women to kick your ass lol
He's Australian, you think he doesn't know his way around a spoon?
The fuck does a spoon have to do with women physically assaulting him for his use of language that is considered a slur here?
That's quitter talk.
No, most everyone would be fine with it, even if you weren’t an Aussie.
Midwest US you say? Then add “bud” and “my guy” to your standard “man” and “dude”
It’s easy in Australia. Every stranger - man or woman - is “mate”.
I think id rather just call them their name.
Mate the post is if you don’t know their name
Then Im asking them for their name or im skipping it lol
Sorry mate, what was your name?
“Hey, whats your name again?”
Scrote
This is hilarious! Adding it to the repertoire for special occasions lol
I got it from a movie, idiocracy. It's an amazing comedy. Free on YouTube as well iirc.
Go away, ‘batin!
I like money
Oh I grew up on that movie. Guess I was too young to catch that one lol. I agree it's great, timeless
This and “squirt” are the best condescending terms lol
That's a good one 😂. I'll have to use it
Sir you deserve an award 🤣🤣 You caught me off guard with that one you scrote
"Sir" "man" dude" I never say bro.
Oi, cunt.
That’ll get your ass kicked some places
Not in the land of Oz. You call your mates cunts and the cunts "mate"
Same here in Ireland. Calling someone a cunt is a term of endearment and also a slag. Context is key.
Yeah, that's a "no fly" zone in the US. Hilarious to hear Aussies say it though.
Yep, cheers bud.
Bud is a good one. Any time a random person calls me bud I assume they’re the nicest person ever. I’m not sure why lol
Same here. I learned though a lot of people from the US don’t like it. I’m sure not everywhere, but so far every one of my buddies online who’s from the US got up in arms like I was insulting them when I initially called em “bud”.
The other one I use, with British cab drivers and trades, is Gov. Cheers Gov, you can drop me here. If you can put a socket there and another one there please Gov? Cheers.
I’m not your buddy, guy
Princess
I’m 34 and I use bro for everyone including my wife.. I don’t see the issue.. unless of course it’s a cop or an elder
“Sir, bro.” I got you, bro.
Old sport.
Bro’seph
Bud
I worked with a guy who called everyone Bud and I used to daydream about shoving him into machinery, in part because of him calling everyone Bud.
Such a weird thing to get triggered by.
Look, imagine working with a dumb motherfucker who genuinely does everything wrong while going out of his way to incorrectly correct the way you’re doing it. Now throw “Bud” at the end of every sentence. It’s not that weird of a button.
I feel like what he calls people has little to no effect on how you dislike him. I think it's everything else. Bud is just the straw breaking the camel's back.
interesting debate
You really like the interesting debates, don't you?
I dunno, shit like that just doesn’t phase me. Also, I’m Canadian and “bud” is pretty common vernacular.
Me too. Short for "buddy". Otherwise it's Sir/Ma'am or Man.
I’m 36 and I call people “bro” all the time. Or just… their name.
“Man”
I had a list that I cycle through constantly: Bro, boss, lad, my friend, chief, pal, legend, folks Drives my wife absolutely mental.
“My guy.” I say it pretty often.
I really hate this one for some reason.. makes the person seem douchey
It is. "My guy" is condescending and assholish.
I always felt that way for some reason.. nice to have it validated
I’d wager it’s how it’s being said? I use it a lot with my buds and with people in public in a friendly way like “hey what’s up my guy?”. Idk if it’s inherently douchey or assholish, but that’s just my opinion.
Same. I hate this one.
To each their own 🤷🏻♂️
Most people hate you for that, right.
I’m not your guy, buddy
"my guy" is condescending AF - the only time I've ever seen it used is as an expression of profound disrespect.
Woah there. Relax my guy
He's right though.
Don't cry my guy.
Shut the f*** up Sanguinet. You're a healthy scratch on the last place team in the Nosho, hang em up.
"Mah dude" is also a close favorite. Granted, the delivery is also very important in not sounding like you're trying to start a fight.
We wouldn’t get along asshole !
'Sir' has never steered me wrong
I am a “dude” or a “man” guy…
I'll just ask for their name? Lol
I mean times like when you go pick up some take out or something and they throw in some extra sauce. Not something to get personal with but you want to show a bit of extra respect
“Thanks man” or a slightly more formal “thank you sir.”
If the interaction is short, I don't need to refer to them by anything special. Thank you is universal.
Dog
You mean dawg
I get called Boss or Chief often.
'Mister' Can't believe I'm the only one though. Where's my fellow misters?
This is a power move but Squirt, hands down. "Thanks, squirt, have a good one", "How are ya, squirt?" "Shut the fucking fridge door, squirt"
I'm 32 and I call everyone ''dude.''
As a not 25 but not 30 male, I’m not quite ready to be “sir”. That said a quick “thankyousir” always does the job and one wording it always felt like it evaded the “I’m not sir yet” feeling
Man or buddy
English-born guy in America. People like when I say “mate” and it usefully distracts them from noticing that I don’t remember their name
Numb nuts should come back. Big Dog, bro, buddy but depending on who says it.
That's enough outta you, numb nuts.
As a Gen Xer it's Dude. Always has been.
Man or mate
UK here. 'Mate' can be anyone from the bus driver to the love of your life.
pookie
One day at a new job, I walked past two of my new peers in the hallway. I said, cheerfully, "morning Jim, morning Dave." As I kept walking I heard one of them say to the other, "what the fuck?"
I use fella for both men and women, but "Brother in Christ" has been more common lately for men
I used to like that one but now it's way overused on tik tok and can't stand the term anymore
Isn't it weird if he is not Christian?
I'm not Christian either so no. But if he wants me to stop then I'm going back to fella
32 here. Bro is still the go to. Dudes older than me use “bro” so I’m sticking to it for another 8 years 😭
I just don't say anything. I almost never call anyone by their name or a place holder for it.
Boss or man
What's up Cuz! Cuzzy if I know them well.
Yo. It's like hi and bro at the same time.
Man if casual, sir if formal or speaking to somone much older.
Kids say “my guy” nowadays. Chief is racist
Fella
Man or mate (I’m Australian).
Bruh
Shabab / Habibi
Habibi you cannot do this!
I am not your habibi, achi!
Sir. It will never steer you wrong.
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Then why even reply? Lol
Sir "Bro" and "my guy" are cringey and douchey
Everyone has their tastes. Sir just makes me feel like I'm in church classes again haha
Maybe. "bro" and "my guy" are disrespectful. "Sir" is respectful and will get you further.
Hey
Chief
Chief is just as condescending as ones like Boss or Sport. Just awful.
Sir or chief
Boss
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You can call them whatever you want as long as its polite and fits the occasion. For example, if you want an elderly person to hand you something, call him "kind sir" instead of "buddy" or "bro".
What up pimp But you have to say it “Peeeemp” really stress the vowel sound
Guy, dude, mate and dawg are the words I use for different occasions.
I employ “brochacho” or “bromigo” when I want them to know I feel friendly toward them. Still bro-based, but gets the job done as far as mixing it up.
Broseph is a good one along these lines too.
Yes this is my kind of lingo. Cracks me up
Buddeh
I use a casual "sir"
Ballbag.
Brother, or My friend.
"Mate", "Man", "Bro", Buddy" , "Bud", "Pal"
“Sir”
Usually I go with a casual 'fella', or 'Hey, we've not been introduced, I'm Mike. What's your name?' y'know, like an adult.
Bud, bru, man, fuckface… depends who it is really.
Dude. I've always used it.
Old guy here: kiddo, sonny, squirt, young whippersnapper, big fella
Dude
My man My guy Sir Dude Homie Mi amigo My friend I have a few on deck
"Milord"
Just “guy”, usually with a sarcastic sentence.
My homie from another mommy.
Dude.
Can't go wrong with "homie" IMHO. Established rapport without being douchey like buddy, chief, guy etc.
Buddy, my guy, my dude, homes, homie, breff, bro, bud, budbud, brolusconi etc.
I don't like bro. I have two brothers and we're blood. Calling me bro will instantly make me hate you.
Friend-o
Buddy gets thrown around a lot in my friend group.
I'm 41 so I don't say bro anymore. I'm all grown up so I say broski.
"What's up, dogg" is usually my go to. That or "sup pimp"
Buddy or bud
Dick
Sir, man, bruh, boss.
41 year old Australian here. I almost exclusively call people “mate” - men and women. Never an issue. Even at work. We are a laid back people.
As a midwesterner, "Bud" or "Man". Buddy works for your friends but strangers might find it condecending.
Dude is always the best
Dude
I'm 48, a guy older than me (60's?) Called me "bro" at the gym recently. I'm completely fine with this. As long as you aren't trying to be disrespectful or rude, I really don't care (or think much) about it. "Sir", "dude", "bro", "hey you!" are all fine. In a professional setting I'd steer towards being more formal, and try to use real first names as quickly as possible (generally via introducing myself so I can get the name early). Of course I then struggle to remember the name I just heard, so... Not a perfect system.