The word 'mate'

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

The dictionary says this...

Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

So very true. Thumbs Up

intrudersteve · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Karma :

I hate that word !.......when some people say it it sounds soooo sarcastic, whatever, could not give a dam !
Why not just say what you mean politely and Fcuk off ! Wink

we cant all get on ,but some people just want to be funny about it.
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Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

It also annoys me when people use it to talk down to you! Evil or Very Mad

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Great convo happened here.

oddkid · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Karma :

Luke, shut your trap, your low opinion of women is getting old now.
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Bishbash · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Karma :

Shaun, you must have been really bored to be reading a through dictionary, did you start on 'a'.

But good read though! Totally agree, It irritates me when people keep saying ,mate, mate, mate, to finish every sentence, mate. Especially in greeting, 'Hello, mate'............I HAVE A FUCKING NAME, MORON!

I wonder who started it......Gun, head, pull trigger!

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Be glad no one calls you MAC.

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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

You read that much into a single word? Laughing

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Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

But if you think about it, girls/women must get really hacked off because if they give the slightest indication of over friendliness blokes jump on it like mad.. come on guys, admit it!

My friend says she has a real problem just being friends with blokes as they all think she is flirting with them when she is friendly towards them.

It must be a right pain for them.. I know, as a bloke, it would be perfectly fine if every potential partner was willing.. but I do think we look at things in a different way to women and sometimes they just want to make it clear from the start that there is no way should you even consider the thought of.. err.. well you know!
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

That would be a fine explanation, had I not known this girl for 4 years!

akaDAVE · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

Tis very true.

When a girl says says 'mate' on the end of a sentence it is always oddly noticeable, unlike when any bloke says it.

I've also always taken it to mean - 'I want to be friendly but I don't want you to think that I fancy you..... even though I probably do'

It is just too conspicuous.
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

fuck off and die shuan you post whoring cunt!
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

The funny thing is, i wdnt have minded a female making it clear she was a mate, rather than that she fancied me.

Replying with a heavy sprinkling of 'mate's is just gonna seem a bit much as if you care whether she fancies you or not.

And as akadave said, sometimes girls really dont want to let on they like you, when secretly they do. Often girls are embarassed about coming on strong. Other times they dont fancy you, you just cant tell.

Nice thread though. Shes more likely to like the mellow shaun than the lukish one.

Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Our ex 2nd chef said 'mate' alot. Got on my nerves.
However, the whole work place latched on and everyone was saying it, even me.
Eased up a bit, but I still carry on - and annoy myself.
But, the comment is very true. Lets just hope all the work forse get the 'mate' hint Smile

Al · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Karma :

I call my sister mate sometimes, I haven't really thought much about it
but suppose it will stop her thinking I fancy her.

Mate I can handle but a bloke at work keeps calling me 'son'! it would be fine but his only 4 years older then me? Confused

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Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

When a girl says mate at the end of every sentence I'd say it's a good indication she's pretty chavvy,

watching too much 'street crime uk' at the moment and all the lil chavvies 'mate' the coppers.. ''let me go mate' etc....

If you'r consious she's saying it so much then you must be thinking about porking her.. which she isn't going to not pick up.. she's a woooman
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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

I tend to find it quite unladylike.
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