Ugg, don't remind me of trying to impress mothers... gives me bad flashbacks of dealing with the ex's monster... er, mother...quikstrike98 wrote:rachelalexis wrote:If they're calling me amazingly stunning I could deal with them calling me almost anything...Sheikh Gomelez wrote:I think buddy is a touch less elegant than saying, "This amazingly stunning creature is my.... umm, friend," and following the statement with an ambiguous smile.rachelalexis wrote:It's a good one... though where I grew up friends were friends but "buddies" were more. You didn't need to say f-buddy, it was just understood.Sheikh Gomelez wrote:I see I'm not the only person who thinks that ummm...friend is an acceptable and polite euphemism.
Of course, I'm talking about introducing the buddy to people you know.
Yep, so long as it ain't Mom...she's sizing you up to make sure you're worthy of her Baby Boy and if you can raise children properly...
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I believe you already have a copy. It's inscribed in the hearts of all intelligent, charming, and discerning individuals.rachelalexis wrote:Where can I buy a copy of said manife... erm, I mean guidebook?Sheikh Gomelez wrote:Because some umm...friends will never be more than umm...friends, and I'd hate to have my acquaintances make assumptions about either the lady's character or my own.
Acquaintances should feel free to guess, however.
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Tenser, said the Tensor.
Tenser, said the Tensor.
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Awwww, I love thoughtful compliments *beams*Sheikh Gomelez wrote:I believe you already have a copy. It's inscribed in the hearts of all intelligent, charming, and discerning individuals.rachelalexis wrote:Where can I buy a copy of said manife... erm, I mean guidebook?Sheikh Gomelez wrote:Because some umm...friends will never be more than umm...friends, and I'd hate to have my acquaintances make assumptions about either the lady's character or my own.
Acquaintances should feel free to guess, however.
Rule 73 in The Sheikh's Guide to Morals and Dogma.
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Kudos.Sheikh Gomelez wrote:I believe you already have a copy. It's inscribed in the hearts of all intelligent, charming, and discerning individuals.rachelalexis wrote:Where can I buy a copy of said manife... erm, I mean guidebook?Sheikh Gomelez wrote:Because some umm...friends will never be more than umm...friends, and I'd hate to have my acquaintances make assumptions about either the lady's character or my own.
Acquaintances should feel free to guess, however.
Rule 73 in The Sheikh's Guide to Morals and Dogma.
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Not at all.rachelalexis wrote:Am I violating rule 25 by being bawdy and ridiculous with random people on a web forum? Dammit!
Charm covers a vaster territory than politeness does. When in doubt, work the charm.
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Yeah, it sure is fun!quikstrike98 wrote:Bawdy and ridiculous is always well-advised. You'll only pass this way once.rachelalexis wrote:Am I violating rule 25 by being bawdy and ridiculous with random people on a web forum? Dammit!
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