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Old 08-25-2021, 03:29 PM
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I’m not sure about this “dude” way of addressing someone. I’ve heard teenagers or long hair boys going around saying, “hey dude” while glassy eyed and showing little respect. Maybe I’m out of touch, and if so I’m sorry. Who do we call “dude”. The clergy, business owner, police, nurses, doctors. I just don’t know these days who warrants the term DUDE! With all respect to all!
The term "DUDE' may be correctly applied to the main character in the movie, "The Big Lebowski". I believe it was played by Jeff Bridges.