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Somewhat random but 2 funny things this week happened over email greetings.

I have 2 main phrases I use with people who are more than acquaintances.  Male friends who I know sort of well I often call “man”.  And people I consider that I know well as real friends I usually refer to as “son”.  Both are terms of endearment and I use them a lot.

So this week I had one complaint about “man” and another about “son”.  Apparently it “annoys the ^$#!&$^#(!$^” out of him.

So I can only assume that in their vocab son is demeaning in some way as is man.  Where as I find both to be hallmarks of a closer relationship.

So my problem now is what new words can I use that won’t elicit a negative response??

All suggestions gratefully received

If your vision doesn’t make you laugh, cry AND change, then it’s nothing ~ Dean

Dean Letfus, Dean Leftus