easy there, tiger.


but let's switch the conversation to the feminine aspect of this game.

I propose: hun, toots, babe, cupcake, mam and (of course) sir.

These will all get you at least one Slap In The Face.

I just address ladies unknown to me (on the rare occasions that I have occasion to address them at all) without using any name signifiers of any kind.

as do I.

hell, I don't even "chief" guys, I just saw it in action last night and figured I'd see what else is out there.

this is more a journey of discovery, than a thread about about mastery.

I didn't know this board was hosted by the Lifetime network.

i hate "bro," unless it's preceded by "don't tase me!"

next, crypto(4PREZ) will tell us his courageous story about how he overcame rape and gender discrimination in the workplace.

amigo, (since hombre has been covered)

lickspittle, bootlick

it's been argued if"amigo" or "hombre" can be considered going too far when speaking to a hispanic person.

other potential sticky situations can come from:

saying "chief" to a native american or as val mentioned, "bro" or maybe "boy" to a black guy.

not saying that you can't do it, but again, there is a higher potential for fist fights.

the object is to find an insult that goes just above the threshold of friendly, but not too far into the arena of fighting.

I guess you could call it a "soft punk".

saying "chief" to a native american or as val mentioned, "bro" or maybe "boy" to a black guy.


hahah

If there is one thing guaranteed to annoy me, it is a person who I've just told my name immediately calling me by an abbreviated version.

First person to call me an abbreviated version of sonicl in response to this post gets neg-repped, okay?

One of the reasons I love having a name that is only four letters long.
Very few possible variations.

I agree with sonicl.

my name can be shortened and only my mom's allowed to do that.

them's fightin' words.



PS: I hate macs.

My computer hates you too.

robot on robot crime is on the rise these days. jealously is the leading cause.

thanks for the input on model 49.




"champ" has been brought to the floor, but it, along with "sport" may work better when only dealing with youths.

if that makes a kid want to fight, I say bring it.

"Snowflake"

"champ" was just declared safe to use on the elderly.

use at yr own risk considering the nomination source.

greggles thinks that "chuckles" can work. I think it's kind of iffy.

saying "thanks, chuckles" to the waiter than sticks around the table too long just might work though...

"Chuckles" is hilarious from the POV of a 3rd party, but no fun on the receiving end.

then I guess it works!

the comedic value of "chuckles" should in theory prevent a fight, and if the 3rd party people like it, it's all good.

Maestro (with a delicate hint of sarcasm)