Dude ? vs. Daddy O...?

[rtimgray]

No, you guys just have "blokes" and "mates" and "diggety-boo". And those are the words I understand. (Evidently, if everything was good, it was diggety-boo, or maybe it was tiggety-boo, I'm not sure).

We had a crew from the UK here in our facility for about 6 weeks doing an equipment install and start-up, and we had a lot of fun exchanging slang terms. Of course, I went through the questions of: If a truck is a lorry, an elevator is a lift, and a flashlight is a torch, then what do you call a torch? Turns out it's still a torch, too, at least according to those guys.

 

[jinman]

I grew up using "Oh Man!" as an expression or exclamation. For example, "Oh Man! I hate it when that happens." Now, it would be, "Dude! I hate it when that happens." They use that expression even when talking to girls and girls use it too. I could replace almost every instance of "dude" with "man" or "oh man," and they would fit just fine. As with all things, this too shall pass. It'll probably end up being something more offensive in the next cycle of "homer-speak."

Edit: Oh BTW, when I want to get my grandson's attention, I just call him a ******; as in, "Quit acting like a ******!" It's amazing how that gets his attention far better than just saying "idiot" or "stupid."

 

[YesDeere]

A young guy came in the shop delivering parts yesterday. He kept trying to get one of the young mechanics attention to sign the ticket. He was busy and got fed up. He started asking in a Lou voice if anybody here was named yo. Anyone?? Funny as h$&l

 

[PineRidge]

You have no idea of how deserving I am or who I am raspy boy, but I am the guy you want on your side in a firefight. And coincidently my name is Sherlock. How did you know? And as far as stable goes, well you've got me there. But the sheriff knows me and he thinks I'm ok still, even with all the pain meds

Geeze guys I hope I don't get in the middle of another firefight.

 

[brin]

A young guy came in the shop delivering parts yesterday. He kept trying to get one of the young mechanics attention to sign the ticket. He was busy and got fed up. He started asking in a Lou voice if anybody here was named yo. Anyone?? Funny as h$&l

Now that is really funny...I can actually picture that.....LOL

 

[madmax12]

Yeah, I know we have to roll with the punches...go along to get along...but still..., I mean ...Dude ? I am 67 yrs. old, maybe I should take it as a compliment if and when someone calls me Dude...? :laughing: Sure is different than the yes sir or mam that I was brought up saying....

Like others have said, it's as much your perception, as anything. When I was young, I'd get in trouble for saying, "yeah," instead of "yes."

To some, "yeah" is disrespectful.

 

[Todd727]

Wow, there are some tightly wound dudes here. :thumbsup:

I dont care for the common use of "Dude". The other one, is "frickin/freakin" in place of the f-bomb. I'm not much for cursing, and do not care for most alternatives. We had that discussion just a while back in our Scout Troop...

Seriously, freakin'? I'm guessing, gosh, dang, sheesh, shoot and darn would have to be off the list then, if you are going to be consistent.

 

[brin]

Like others have said, it's as much your perception, as anything. When I was young, I'd get in trouble for saying, "yeah," instead of "yes."

To some, "yeah" is disrespectful.

Oh Yeah ? I had never heard that Yeah was considered disrespectful....

 

[madmax12]

Oh Yeah ? I had never heard that Yeah was considered disrespectful....

Oh yeah, it totally is, u freekin' comical dude...

Your comical response ought to persuade u to be patient and kind to those who use words u find droll or tiresome. And leading by example, comes to mind, as well... Mr. Maturity

Oh YEAH!!!! :laughing: :thumbsup:

 

[creekbend]

I call people that I am acquainted with, by their given name. I call everybody else "Sir" or "Ma'am". Even when talking to friends, I will say "Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am". In retrospect, I really think that one's manners come from the illustrations that one's parents instill in their children. BTW, I am 61 years old and grew up in the 60's. I really try not to be judgmental when it comes to slang used by another generation, as long as the intent is not meant to be derogatory in nature.