benedict5856 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? is the word Bro a straight guy greetings, or its common gays will use the word Bro? Edited September 4, 2017 by benedict5856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Good looking guy Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 23 minutes ago, benedict5856 said: Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? It means nothing. If you call people "Sir" it means the same thing. Sometime people call you "bro" because you look young, otherwise they call you "uncle". In fact, I have people call me "Mr Handsome". So ya, "bro" means nothing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ben Ben Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Being called Bro is ok as long as you think you are a guy. Unless you feel you are a woman then you let others call you sister or auntie. I think it's liberal whether you want to be called bro or sis. Call me bro! so excuse me, are you sis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go-geek Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I don't know what being gay, bi or straight, have anything to do with someone calling them "bro". Personally it creates a more casual interaction. Just like what guest said, the significance of a word is determined by the weight you put behind it. To me bro is okay, regardless of orientation. I doubt it's a must to refer to all gays as sis right? armitage 1 good deeds never go unpunished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict5856 Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Ok. To me, i will get irritated when ppl call me Bro. It was like - errrr..... we came out from same hole? or did we go through life and death, such that we are sworn brothers?! or what...... is bro bro a straight thing or what? or that we gays don't like to be called bro?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, benedict5856 said: Ok. To me, i will get irritated when ppl call me Bro. It was like - errrr..... we came out from same hole? or did we go through life and death, such that we are sworn brothers?! or what...... is bro bro a straight thing or what? or that we gays don't like to be called bro?! Sometimes someone who totally doesn't know you call me bro I will not like it because they trying to get friendly with you to temporarily gain your "trust "and try to fulfil their ulterior motives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bro Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I have no issues being called "Bro" even by strangers. But many guys in gay apps specifically state that they will block you if you "Bro" them. So I have been wondering what's the big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydroNaut Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 When I heard a handsome str8 guy called me bro. Deep inside me, I am thinking... "You wanna Bro me, I wanna Blow you." Last week, my gay buddy asked someone from a str8 cute guy over for a mj session, keep calling me bro....I also called him "Blow" in reply many times.... hahaha.... Normally when we play mj among our regular gay friends, we normally address each other as Sisters when i told my other gay mj kakis about this... they jested me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ben Ben Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Bro is blow blow is bro to bro is to blow to blow to become bro so u want to become my bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 hour ago, benedict5856 said: Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? Bro is like "abang"in english. I.dont call gays in apps as bro n dont like to b called bro in those apps bcoz i dont have fun with brothers.only strangers. Hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanbeam Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Its annoying when colleagues Bro me. Like someone mentioned, we aren't that close we are merely colleagues. Dont come and 称兄道弟 with me. And it simply implies that they cant be bothered to address you by name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 minute ago, bigdanbeam said: Its annoying when colleagues Bro me. Like someone mentioned, we aren't that close we are merely colleagues. Dont come and 称兄道弟 with me. And it simply implies that they cant be bothered to address you by name So serious ar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_mccarthy Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I guess it varies with each individual based on sensitivity. To me,it means nothing. Its like when u first started your first day at work and people are trying to get to know you better. Would u prefer a casual convo starting with "bro" or "oi or hey!" I treat them as trying to be friendly. So no issues for me tell me if im wrong. go-geek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, sam_mccarthy said: I guess it varies with each individual based on sensitivity. To me,it means nothing. Its like when u first started your first day at work and people are trying to get to know you better. Would u prefer a casual convo starting with "bro" or "oi or hey!" I treat them as trying to be friendly. So no issues for me tell me if im wrong. Xx Edited August 29, 2017 by cutejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_mccarthy Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Just now, cutejack said: So,bro wat r u doing in tamp mart?like that huh?lolx Hahaha yeah! Maybe im being too friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, benedict5856 said: Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? I don't quite like it, I prefer others to address my name Bro is a generic term and save it for their closest bro pls nt for me but if u want me to choose to be address as "Uncle" or bro, of cos Bro is pref! I guess my stand is similar to Bro Bigdan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Booka Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I thought only straight guys call each other bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I don't mind if strangers call me bro. In most asian countries eg cn hk tw thailand etc, most ppl address each other as big bro or sis eg when asking for direction. But i don't like it when service staff address me in order to short change. Eg. Bro we run out of towels already. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewtan Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 What about if someone u like - call you bro? What does it means.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanbeam Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Andrewtan said: What about if someone u like - call you bro? What does it means.. It means you have been bro-zoned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phs Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 3 hours ago, bigdanbeam said: Its annoying when colleagues Bro me. Like someone mentioned, we aren't that close we are merely colleagues. Dont come and 称兄道弟 with me. And it simply implies that they cant be bothered to address you by name Agree with him as well as OP. We're not even close. Don't call me Bro. I feel uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
share Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I feel honoured to be called bro. It bring us closer. Easier to break the ice, seal the deal. More friendly. It may be only a salutation but it makes a world of difference, to me. Esp to the guy I like. There is no distance between us... hug (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncoin Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I find the word "bro" over familial, especially when it is applied to me by someone I don't know very well. The only person that have used this on me, and I am comfortable with is my business partner. Other than that, anyone else would be just a tad rude. thickpec 1 Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ben Ben Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Some China gal called guys 小哥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKW Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Just now, Ben Ben Ben said: Some China gal called guys 小哥 To me, that's quite cute, although I thought they only use that in kungfu shows Didn't know they use it in real life too! I notice that often, a younger China service staff guy will address an older male customer as "帅哥"。But because they use it for most of their male customers, it kind of loses its meaning for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKW Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 5 hours ago, benedict5856 said: Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? To me, if I like a certain guy, whether it's an ICT platoon mate, colleague, or friend, I will find it a big turn on when he addresses me as "bro". But if I find that a certain guy is a scum, then whether he is gay or straight, if he calls me "bro" (usually with the intention of asking for some unreasonable favours), I would find it very repulsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncoin Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, Ben Ben Ben said: Some China gal called guys 小哥 This reminds me of a Chinese client, who always refer me as little brother (小弟) which I felt weird about. He has been a pretty good client, and although I felt weird about the reference, I rationalised that maybe I am too westernised about the whole thing, and it is just their way of expressing their comfort level with me. Still, it feels funny to be referred in such overtly familial context when the relationship I feel I have with him is one of business/professional. Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasleyLim Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 To me, 'Bro' = "I don't know your name but I don't want to call you Eh" so I get why it's used and I don't mind it being used on me. I would rather ask them for their name and refer to them by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pro-Bro Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, bigdanbeam said: It means you have been bro-zoned Meaning bromances and bro-jobs are a go, but no gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Guest Phs said: Agree with him as well as OP. We're not even close. Don't call me Bro. I feel uncomfortable. Y scared u gotta include his name in yr will is it?pls la.just a bro word .y not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbitch Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I initially disliked being called Bro, but eventually grew to like it due to standard practices in the commercial world. I still dislike being called Sis though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict5856 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 So guys, will u called others BRO? Being a gay, will u like to call others "bro", or u would call by their names. We can't stop other calling us bro, but will u call others, yr friends, colleagues - bro bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superflawless Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Being a gay, how do u guys feel when another guy called you "bro". From stranger, From customer whom u met first time, or anyone u have known.... What's your thoughts at that point of time? I dislike it. It sounds so superficial and fake. Utterly phoney, trying to act like we are blood related or at least chums. I don't care for it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterscotch Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I can't stand the term, but that's just personally speaking. I don't mind "dude", "eh", "oi", "mister", "sir"... just not "bro". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbitch Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 So guys, will u called others BRO? Being a gay, will u like to call others "bro", or u would call by their names. We can't stop other calling us bro, but will u call others, yr friends, colleagues - bro bro. I purposely call some of my gay friends BRO to neutralize their tendencies to call one another SIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hahahaha Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Lol chill la bros, why so uptight. Relax your hole.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonmarcuslim Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 At first when someone called me bro, it feels awkward as "we are not close", but when you are surrounded by most straight guys, you will eventually accept it coz that's how they just called each other. No matter whether they are close friends or no. Bro is like a common word for "Hi". And by time i used to call other guys as bro as well. I mean it's not a big deal now. As long as you dont call me "Sis". Haha..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydroNaut Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 54 minutes ago, Butterscotch said: I can't stand the term, but that's just personally speaking. I don't mind "dude", "eh", "oi", "mister", "sir"... just not "bro". How about "Sister"? Can accept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterscotch Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, HydroNaut said: How about "Sister"? Can accept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorns Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hi bro! I used that on some sales people to get discounts. It worked at Sim Lim Square!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray32 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hey brooooooo! Sometimes I feel sad when my crush calls me bro. HAHAHAHA Other than that, from strangers or anyone else, a little weird but I guess it's a pretty casual remark, better than 'Sir', I guess. Holy mama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futaki Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 If i know the person/acquaintance, most definitely i will address them by name... If we are really close, i will call them with an affectionate nickname or a term of endearment... But somehow, this term 'bro' kinda irks me.... Dun mind but just hope the person dun use the word too much on me... Same thing with the kids nowadays using the word 'legit'... The word 'dude' rolls off my tongue much more often though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolobolo Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Been chatting with a guy from Grindr.. And then we move on to whatsapp.... One of the morning as I was having conversations with my personal trainer, I accidentally text okay bruhh(bro)... I immediately text say.. Wrong person.. He replied.. " I thought so too.. Why suddenly bro me.." Does that mean that.... He is like.. Hmm expecting us to be more than friends? Or early stages of it? Haha Just wondering.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt&Pepper Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 I have been called "bro" uncountable times in different variations, in different languages and places. It did feel uncomfortable at the very beginning but I have gotten used to it and does not place any significance to it anymore. However, after reading this thread, I remembered one incident that it totally weirded me out. It was in China many years back and we were doing the deed. In the heat of the moment he was going....“哥儿....快...啊..哥..快点儿！！“ and it gave me goosebumps but not really in a good way. It's a bit funny thinking about it now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 On 30/8/2017 at 4:14 PM, Butterscotch said: I can't stand the term, but that's just personally speaking. I don't mind "dude", "eh", "oi", "mister", "sir"... just not "bro". how about "uncle"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterscotch Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 43 minutes ago, -Ignored- said: how about "uncle"? Kena called already, immune liao hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocker Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 str8 guys always call each other bro, nothing wrong....if someone calls u bro be grateful as he never call you sis or sissy. In aust, they call each other as hey mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 8 hours ago, Butterscotch said: Kena called already, immune liao hahaha. Oops same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wan862011 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 The last guy i've dated they always call me "Dude" like wtf. Relationship lasted 2 weeks. What a fucking asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 No negative feelings towards bro. Being called dear on the other hand makes me feel very uncomfortable. Calling a total stranger dear?? :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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