Who's Yer' Buddy? Who's Yer' Pal And.......
.... who's just an acquaintance?
It seems simple when you think about it, doesn't it? Just make an imaginary mini-file cabinet and label accordingly?
When you put it into perspective, however, it really isn't. Not in our culture, anyway. We don't use the word "acquaintance" enough. It's an awkward word - especially when you have to introduce the person in question to someone else: "Hey, John! I'd like to introduce you to an acquaintance of mine!"
So I try to use the word "friend" or "friends" judiciously. I'm no Miss Manners (or is it "Ms."?), but there's an unspoken point when you just know, even when they live far away and you've never even met. Especially then, because both entities take much on faith. You just know.
Of course, I could just be full of crap. There's always that possibility, more so now than ever! 😎😎
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It seems simple when you think about it, doesn't it? Just make an imaginary mini-file cabinet and label accordingly?
When you put it into perspective, however, it really isn't. Not in our culture, anyway. We don't use the word "acquaintance" enough. It's an awkward word - especially when you have to introduce the person in question to someone else: "Hey, John! I'd like to introduce you to an acquaintance of mine!"
No, of course you don't use the word in front of the introductee (is that a word?). You might fudge a little and use "friend" instead, but revert back to an acquaintance as soon as you can, maybe leaving the other guy wondering just what his or her role is.
Sometimes you may feel you have an affinity or a bond with someone, but maybe that's just what you think is going on, so you try a little harder to see if there's any commonality. You open up a little.
Could be there's a "Hmmmmm?" somewhere early on which makes you think, "This is a very interesting person and that is where you journey forward or fergetaboutit.
Sometimes you may feel you have an affinity or a bond with someone, but maybe that's just what you think is going on, so you try a little harder to see if there's any commonality. You open up a little.
Could be there's a "Hmmmmm?" somewhere early on which makes you think, "This is a very interesting person and that is where you journey forward or fergetaboutit.
So I try to use the word "friend" or "friends" judiciously. I'm no Miss Manners (or is it "Ms."?), but there's an unspoken point when you just know, even when they live far away and you've never even met. Especially then, because both entities take much on faith. You just know.
Of course, I could just be full of crap. There's always that possibility, more so now than ever! 😎😎
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Thanks for reading and don't forget The Walk To End ALZHEIMER'S
Bill
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