Men and Women, how do you feel if a random person has called you their brother or sister?

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Usually the term bro and sis is supposed to show endearment to a specific person who you feel closed to or obviously a bro and sis of course also means a male sibling or a female sibling. But ladies and gentlemen if somebody who isn't at all related to you called you their brotha or sista how would you take it?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

It doesn't bother me. Using "brother, bro, sister, or sis" in that context is synonymous with "friend". It says "I like you". Those words are often a sign of respect, like "Well said, bro, I agree." or "Right on, sister." It can be a way of signaling a close bond, strong agreement, commonality, admiration, kinship or alliance.

It can also be a way of putting people other races, cultures, ethnicities or mere strangers at ease. We're all brothers and sisters. We are all one human family.

Of course, there are others who use those words regularly instead of saying the person's name. It's just a habit like saying "Hey "man", how ya doin'?" I've heard waitresses who called everyone "dear" or "honey". It's not a big deal.

It all stems from a person's cultural background.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Accepted Answer

I'm cool about a guy or girl call me Bro also I believe in calling one a Brother or Sister through Christ for those who are believers.

Msputiton · Accepted Answer

Weird if they never talked to me before or we didn't share some moments that would validate it.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I either think they’re really religious or trying to relate to a certain culture

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't mind it... I hear it often from some people, and I know they don't mean anything bad by it it doesn't bother me

RobT312 · Answer

I’m fine with it. I have used it before and it’s been used in me. I feel it’s a more personal term for friend.

Fuentes · Answer

Bro are you ok? Lately I notices you been posting some SuS stuff.

lightbulb27 · Answer

doesn't bother me. it has different meanings based upon context. sometimes it's manipulation, sometimes a putdown, somtimes commradere.

dudewithnoname · Answer

I dont like it.. i only like it If you're my biological brother or sister

msc545 · Answer

I hear it from men from time to time and it makes me feel good.

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