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Why does everyone say "mate"?

P4GTR

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except when you say it to a stranger in Russia, all you get is a 'wtf, do I know you?' expression in return.

What about... if you say it to FPSRussia?

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davylloyd

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There has been plans of dropping the "mate" thing and only allowing cockney rhyming slang in posts and scous in PM's
-currently i only communicate in geordie in PM's
When I took a butcher's at this, I couldn't believe my minces. I mean, would you Adam and Eve it? Thanks for the heads up, my old china.
 

JellyJoe

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"mate" is very common both in UK and OZ, I have always thought it is a friendly and pleasant way to approach friends, relatives and even strangers.
It's a nice word =)
 

kanjut

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"mate" is very common both in UK and OZ, I have always thought it is a friendly and pleasant way to approach friends, relatives and even strangers.
It's a nice word =)

indeed, good day mate:maty: