Hey buddy.. (work, money, exam, experience)

[vision33r]

How many people worked with or known someone at worker who calls you "Hey buddy.." then turns out to be a manipulator.

Any stories to share?

I've known someone for years calls me a buddy at work but slowly I realized that he's a master manipulator around people. He would get people to do things for him as a favor but he never gives back any in return.

[Axxlrod]

Whenever someone addresses me "Hey buddy", I immediately respond back with "Yeah, Sport?"

[ryanms3030]

I used to work with a guy that called everyone "bub". What's up bub? How's it going bub?

[IonRedline08]

Until recently I was working with someone who did this exact same thing.... .and is exactly as you described. The next time I see him doing anything on his own that is productive will probably be the first time.

[PeterPan666]

Everyone calls me this because they think i'm a little kid. It really can't be helped.

[froglipz]

I had one clown always call me "easy money", I just smiled.

[Cream1]

don't call me buddy, pal

[WannabeCPA]

Next person who calls me "buddy" I'll respond with "what's up you little squirt"

[flip33]

Had a guy who said that a few years ago. Looked and sounded like John Candy. I did not like it, but I knew I would make things worse by responding. He finally left under pressure due to poor performance.

[coschristi]

"Buddy" is what every single guy I've ever had a relationship with, calls the guys they are accusing me of flirting with.

Example: "Who was that on the phone? Your BUDDY?" "Why did you smile at that guy back there? Is that your new BUDDY?"

In both the OP's context & mine it would appear that sometimes it is a nickname used with contempt or possibly to patronize.

I'm sure thats not across the board though, surely it must be used innocently sometimes? I'm not a guy so I've never experienced being called "Buddy" myself.