Does your neighborhood liqueur store clerk call you "boss" ?
 

Is "Boss" a derogatory statement or a term of endearment in their culture ?

"Thanks Boss".
"See you later Boss."
"Hi Boss."

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bloody annoying, whatever they mean by it

not sure how to take it either

My liquor store clerk calls me "lush."

The Indian guy at the local store I frequent always greets me with a loud, "Hey BUD-D-D-YYYY!!!

He's a nice guy... :thumbsup

ADG

yeah and sometimes i say i need to count the money in the register and he laughs

I DREAM of having a local liquor store where I could be called boss, chief, pal, buddy, or even toots!

In the Peoples Fucking Republic of Ontario, I have to buy my booze from some pokey Government owned booze monopoly -- where they never have what I want, and are always shut whenever I want to buy booze :(

I've never worked out what the "boss" term means. I know i would never call some random person 'boss'... :1orglaugh

This reminds me of the thread "the grocery store cashier didn't greet me"

I hate when they don't ask me if I need help out. They asked everybody else in front of me? WTF Clyde ?:error

Yeah, "Buddy" is another one. Can't help but think "Boss" is an inside joke for "American Asshole" ... :1orglaugh

"Boss" is Terrorist for "Honky".

that's racist ...

Goddamn chief.
You really have an issue with nicknames or slang toots.
I think you need get over that shit sport.
You hear what the fuck I am saying ace?
:disgust

Since he's calling you boss, go behind the counter and grab some cash from the register. You're the boss ;)
WG

Loud and clear champ :thumbsup :1orglaugh

Makingcoin calls people boss and it makes me giggle every time.

they usually call me NIGGAR

LOL.. yep, the liquor store guy does call me boss. Since we've chatted and I am a frequent customer I don't take it as a derogatory term

LOL! dats hilarious

Many use that word,most of them people who want to sell something...they know we have the money to pay so they use this annoying language

You just move down south, boss? Ain't nuthin strange meant by that.

I get mine at costco I like the bigger bottle

he calls me "chief"

i got called master today...kinda like boss?

I might get shot :1orglaugh
It's cool though I call them boss too we always have a laugh ...

Mine calls me "meal ticket"...

Boss isn't derogatory. I usually come back with a 'Chief'

Him: Thank you Boss
Me: No problem Chief

It's always I can't serve you,you fuckin drunk

:2 cents:

Yah whats that all about? I live in Toronto now since October and I hate that you can't get booze at the supermarket or even the shop downstairs from my apartment building. I need to walk to the Eaton Centre. Its not that bad since its only 4 minute walk from where I live but still that place is like a maze. I get lost in it :(

being from Boston about the only person that doesn't call you Chief/Buddy/Boss/Pal/Bro is your doctor.

When I used to work in jewelry store years ago, the owner would greet me daily with
"HELLOOOOOOO Senator!"

I would say back " Good day Governor"

Than man was Farley's Dad. for those of you who may know him.
:winkwink:

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The Indian dude in my neighborhood Dunkin Donuts calls everyone boss.

He looks like he stepped straight out of Temple of Doom.

Sorry son of a bitch backwards

LOL i was called 'Boss' today, also 'Big Guy', 'Bro', 'chief' typical terms that dudes and ginos use at my Toronto Gym. 'hey boss, you using those weights? hey bro whacca bench? buicks!" i guess it all depends who is saying it, and how they are saying it. most dont mean anything by it since compared to most i am a big guy. i guess it's better than being called 'asshole' but i don't mind that either :)

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My Greek barber calls everyone either chief, boss, or buddy.

Liquor store owner knows me by name since I'm a regular at my liquor store. I even have a rewards card from them lol (it pays to drink).

No weezing the ju-uice! :mad:

Your neighborhood liquor store owner must be an A-Rab.

9 times out of 10, if you hear someone using the word boss in that way it means they spent some time behind bars.

aye buddy?

did the store clerk come from another country ??

okay boss

it's possible :2 cents:

yupz right here

I have this guy who owns a little clean-up biz and he and a couple of guys come and get my car every week to wash it and then bring it back when they're through.

He always calls me "boss lady", which I fucking HATE. He washes and vacuums my damn car- it's not like I have him on payroll. And he's white, which makes it even creepier. I've considered telling him to cut the shit, but then I'm afraid he'll jack-off on my leather seats and rub it in, or something.

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It's a common term for guards in jail.

lol.....