Calling another guy "Dear" is NOT normal.

[sysco32]

Well i am not so sure about it.If an old woman calls me dear is fine..but a guy?? In Europe where i am from..it is gay.

 

[boombap]

Well i am not so sure about it.If an old woman calls me dear is fine..but a guy?? In Europe where i am from..it is gay.

exactly. why don't we all just start calling each other babe or sugar muffin

 

[GoGetRanked]

You will also see that in every major city in the world.

Live and Let Live. You should be comfortable enough with
your own manhood to not let things like that bother you.

dude Whiz
i didnt say it in that sense ..
sorry if it came across like that
what i meant is .. in the US holding hands and hugs etc are usually done withe opposite sex or when someone is of a different orientation ( nothing wrong or even talkable about that , its thier choice in life and i think its great )

regards,
ToG

 

[zeetee]

being a non-native I used to call " Dear" to most of my clients in USA, and then one day one of my client from Texas told me, it is usually use among Ga*s in Texas and from the day I scratched this word from my memory.

 

[ikilledkenny]

dear sir hiring manager

love it
#odesk

 

[methodman90]

being a non-native I used to call " Dear" to most of my clients in USA, and then one day one of my client from Texas told me, it is usually use among Ga*s in Texas and from the day I scratched this word from my memory.

Evryone should follow your ex.

 

[TerryMeshon]

I have the same but with MATE.

Im not your mate until i meet you and we share a beer!

 

[PinguSpy]

lol, I tot i'm the only one.

Some india guy keep calling me dear via skype, i said to him many times I'm a boy.

But he still keep calling me "dear" till now.

 

[Commoner]

Hi OP,

No offense, they meant friendliness hence just accept the polite gestures.
It is quite a common sight nowadays, learn to adapt to circumstances.

Good Luck,
Commoner

 

[the-dream]

"Mate" as well, especially the Eastern Europeans on here haha.

 

[FutureProofSeo]

I was in a shop when visiting Sheffield the other day, and a man said "Thanks Duck"........to another man behind the counter.

Clearly by accident as well, as he followed it up with a lower pitched "thanks mate", and swiftly exited the building!

 

[phirex]

 

[dasse]

Lol, calling someone dear! Is a very polite, respectful and mature way of greeting someone.

Calling someone for example an mature woman or children, Darl or Dear is a huge sign of maturity and can open mountains of steel and unlocked doors.

things that you thought would never in a lifetime open just for you.

I have told customers, - Hello dear, or Darl.... the old ladies or more mature ladies, just looks up at me with a huge smile, sometimes i get in return. -- wow, you are very smooth....young man....very good...impressive !!

That a young man can be such a gentleman!! wow, they are ready to eat you for lunch!! and it is the word that made the heat go up a notch! for sure!

In writing, sure i use it if i have an establish relationship with that person, and it is female!

If i used it for a male client, it is still ok to put for ex. Dear Andy , that is how a formal letter should be done and it is academic. Informally it would be wrong of course, i would not call Andy a Dear when we meet or greet.

It is a great word used in the correct context or situation. Keep using it.

Proper old school British. the proper way


Mate? what the... whats wrong with mate? What is wrong with starting of being friends?

In Australia you hear that word all day long, but would you rather have the less unpolite word "ok Buddy"..? haha, no way for me i stick with Mate!

 

[Jodly]

So I get the job sir? I reach climax position sir.

Inb4 he didn't get the job.

 

[Techxan]

 

[deedee1whoa]

I've noticed. I think it's kinda cute.

 

[TrevorB]

Exactly, and "bro" 20 times is also not normal.

Yes this I think is the most annoying.

 

[Mnemosyne]

Lol, i have faced this with so many strangers on mmo's and skype groups its not even funny ;-;

 

[virtualpurity]

But what about addressing a woman with "Sir" ?

Hahahahahahahahha you DEAR just made my day !!

Cant stop laughing on this !

 

[Racc00n]

Never noticed until read this thread