topic Re: Friends in Among Friends

Friends

excpa — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:19:31 GMT

Does anyone have any idea why it is so important to be designated as "friend"? So many hosts introduce a vendor as "my friend" ... and not only on shopping channels. I just wondered if this is an attempt to influence someone, although I can't imagine who or why or how. I wonder about a lot of things and this is one. Any ideas?

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GingerPeach — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:58:37 GMT

It seems that some of them have actually become friends over the years. Not so unusual since they are in similar fields.

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GCR18 — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:13:21 GMT

What else would you call them? Friend is a pleasant term.

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Karnerblue — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:45:49 GMT

Having friends means your well-liked. That's important.

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Karnerblue — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:48:01 GMT

Just today I realized how many things people get all concerned about. I'm thinking people need to occupy their brains with something of value.

Re: Friends

excpa — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:59:52 GMT

For example?

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Kachina624 — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:12:13 GMT

@excpa wrote:
Does anyone have any idea why it is so important to be designated as "friend"? So many hosts introduce a vendor as "my friend" ... and not only on shopping channels. I just wondered if this is an attempt to influence someone, although I can't imagine who or why or how. I wonder about a lot of things and this is one. Any ideas?

Dan Hughes is the only host I hear say that consistently. It sounds really phony to have all the vendors as dear, long-lost friends. He's not my favorite host.

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Newgate — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 04:06:35 GMT

I think when they use that word they are not even thinking about the true meaning of it! It just pops into their head and right out again!!

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Nataliesgramma — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:25:04 GMT

I think it is just what people do now...look at the people on Facebook who "friend" people they don't even know....LOL