'Don't call me mate'

[Wryel]

Speaking to a user today and I suggested he bring his laptop over for us to look at and, as usual I ended the sentence with 'mate' - He then tells me quite rudely not to call him that stating 'you don't know me, I could be anyone'. I was quite confused by this, it didn't stop me calling him mate when he came over though! Really noticed how many people use it now, I can't believe he got so upset! - What the hell is wrong with some people?

/rant

 

[Wryel]

I wouldn't worry about it mate.

It didn't really bother me, it was just stupid, fine if you don't like it but why be so rude? Besides, my telephone manner is second to none! Apart from the odd colloquilaism

 

[Wryel]

Saying 'you are not my mate' is just being rude in a situation when someone is clearly trying to be nice or help.

Which I was, until he said that.

I sometimes call my friends 'sweetheart' (m&f) or 'sausage', so I think he got off lightly!

 

[Wryel]

Local colloquialisms, such as 'me duck' as used in the Midlands are perfectly acceptable.

Its along the same lines though, its just more widely used. Would you get offended if an Aussie called you mate? You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm too easy going to get worked up about something so small.

But then I did start this thread - but that's due to the perplexing nature of the aformentioned comment.

 

[Wryel]

The other day my manager said to a customer who had just recieved his phone back from repair.

Ok Sir, they have repaired the phone by flashing the software, this means they have updated the system on the phone, and they have also replaced the flux capacitor. I couldn't believe it when he said that, i nearly wet myself lol

I love my job

Andy

ROFL! Did the customer say 'Great Scott!'