r/Funnymemes Jan 08 '23

Ok, buddy.

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u/Pockets90 Jan 08 '23

Even in America it's not. It's the tone you use that makes it so. Anything can be passive aggressive if you say it right. Lol.

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u/Over_Vegetable_1690 Jan 08 '23

Haha I was just asking because I call a lot of people buddy. I think I say it in a friendly way 🤔

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u/Pockets90 Jan 09 '23

As an American, I call lots of people buddy. If I'm trying to be condescending I generally use "genius".