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12-07-2015 11:19 AM
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?
12-07-2015 12:58 PM
It seems that some of them have actually become friends over the years. Not so unusual since they are in similar fields.
12-07-2015 01:13 PM
What else would you call them? Friend is a pleasant term.
12-07-2015 01:45 PM
Having friends means your well-liked. That's important.
12-07-2015 01:48 PM
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.
12-07-2015 04:59 PM
For example?
12-07-2015 06:12 PM
@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.
12-09-2015 11:06 PM
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!!
12-10-2015 04:25 PM
I think it is just what people do now...look at the people on Facebook who "friend" people they don't even know....LOL
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