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My friend

 Just to be clear. I am not talking about my friend.



I'm talking about keywords that let you know that your parents are getting ready to explode.



An old favourite is when they replace your name with 'my friend'.



It was the first time I realized that the words 'my friend' can sound so scary.


Whatever argument or opinion you have can wait.

It's a sure sign that they are upset.


What YOU need to do is be quiet.

If I ever hear that, I shut up and backtrack faster than you can say Shokolokobangoshe (another story).


I always found it funny though. The meaning of that word when a parent say it is almost exact opposite of when I say it.









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