Why does everyone say "mate"?

[P4GTR]

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?

 

[lloydbee]

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

I don't know of the FPS, I've not seen them that I know of. ??? ????

 

[davylloyd]

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.

 

[trksh-bzr]

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.

We could have a laf at his over a Couple a britney spears.

 

[P4GTR]

u knew?

 

[JellyJoe]

"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]

"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:

 

[frigpig]

It's better than "comrade"

Hell no! That's awesome. It's my new go-to!

Thanks comrade!

 

[tommy_boy]

So "chum" won't be making a comeback, I suppose.

 

[SmqSub]

Bump.. I need some answers. Paging Brits and Aussies!

Don't think it would work pal.

 

[SmqSub]

I'm having a bath over this thread