'Mate'

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PaulJ
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Got called twat by my missus today... In an affectionate way of course!
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Zonda_ wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:31 am
Nathan wrote: Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:19 pm 'Boss' from taxi drivers, takeaways etc

Always assume they're taking the piss amongst themselves
Boss is often used by people who've been in prison as it's how they refer to the guards.
Maybe in the Green Mile :lol:

I usually find that boss is the go to term for drivers who’s first language isn’t English.
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ZedLeg wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:40 am
Zonda_ wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:31 am
Nathan wrote: Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:19 pm 'Boss' from taxi drivers, takeaways etc

Always assume they're taking the piss amongst themselves
Boss is often used by people who've been in prison as it's how they refer to the guards.
Maybe in the Green Mile :lol:

I usually find that boss is the go to term for drivers who’s first language isn’t English.
I was told it by clients who had spent plenty of time inside.
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I've been involved in some calls recently with an external supplier who's account manager refers to some of my client's senior management as "dude".

Toe curling.
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