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PHXLT1 · 02-17-2014, 09:52 AM

Who doesn't know when, how or what not to say? Don't get it? Lucy lemme splain! I have this friend who've I've known for bout 11 years. Real cool guy who my whole family likes. Problem is when he's on the grog (beer) he sometimes says things he shouldn't. Not vulger, disrespectful things to my wife or family. More like things he and I talk about. Example! One day we say this drop dead bombshell of a woman, and being men, we commented on her, uh, talents. Well my bud come over the following week and blurts this out after a few cans o suds. (Face palm!) I tried to play dumb but my wife knows me better than I do. I had to put my foot up my friends ass the next day. Course he didn't memr! Arg! He's a cool guy and a great drinking buddy but damn dude put a cork in around the mrs! This has happened more than once but trying to shut his yap is like trying to know a womans mind. You just can't do it. C'mon, I know I'm not the only one with a dumbass friend.

ratfinkharley · 02-17-2014, 10:06 AM

It's unrealistic to think you can change your friend's behavior; especially when drinking.

If all he is saying are innocent truths, I don't see the problem. Having a friend that might blurt out the truth may serve to keep you on the straight and narrow. And that is a good friend to have.

From your example, was your wife mad that you commented/observed the "talents" of another woman? Assuming it was truly just harmless and she has no reason to suspect anything, if she got mad than perhaps it is her behavior that may need adjustment.

John E · 02-17-2014, 10:19 AM

Beer, friends and wifes is not a good mix. Once something is said you can never take it back. In the end you have the power, say nothing that will bite you in the arse. JMO.

Sir Nuke · 02-17-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John E

Beer, friends and wifes is not a good mix. Once something is said you can never take it back. In the end you have the power, say nothing that will bite you in the arse. JMO.

and in the case of your friend....personally, seeing as how he can't keep his mouth shut about ANYTHING.....either don't have him over, or if you do....NO SUDS for him.

2012-1822 · 02-17-2014, 01:11 PM

I believe you are looking for couth, that's what he has a lack of.

Fortunately most of my friends, even the drunks, clam up around family and what not.

Scalded Dog · 02-17-2014, 05:49 PM

The other day, my buddy was over. My wife was talking, and she said something about her best friend Heather... Jon interupted and said to ME, "Oh, that's Heather, huh? The one you said was mega- hot?"

Yep. That went over pretty well.

PHXLT1 · 02-17-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

The other day, my buddy was over. My wife was talking, and she said something about her best friend Heather... Jon interupted and said to ME, "Oh, that's Heather, huh? The one you said was mega- hot?"

Yep. That went over pretty well.

Ding, ding, ding! Bingo! You know what I'm saying?! I told my friend about what he said and he says "well come over and well drink about it".

Rob3D · 02-17-2014, 09:11 PM

For the record. If you don't have a friend like this...it's probably you. LOL

2012-1822 · 02-17-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob3D

For the record. If you don't have a friend like this...it's probably you. LOL

I resemble that remark, pass me another beer.

02-17-2014, 09:52 AM	#1
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	anybody have a friend........... Who doesn't know when, how or what not to say? Don't get it? Lucy lemme splain! I have this friend who've I've known for bout 11 years. Real cool guy who my whole family likes. Problem is when he's on the grog (beer) he sometimes says things he shouldn't. Not vulger, disrespectful things to my wife or family. More like things he and I talk about. Example! One day we say this drop dead bombshell of a woman, and being men, we commented on her, uh, talents. Well my bud come over the following week and blurts this out after a few cans o suds. (Face palm!) I tried to play dumb but my wife knows me better than I do. I had to put my foot up my friends ass the next day. Course he didn't memr! Arg! He's a cool guy and a great drinking buddy but damn dude put a cork in around the mrs! This has happened more than once but trying to shut his yap is like trying to know a womans mind. You just can't do it. C'mon, I know I'm not the only one with a dumbass friend. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

02-17-2014, 01:11 PM	#5
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	I believe you are looking for couth, that's what he has a lack of. Fortunately most of my friends, even the drunks, clam up around family and what not. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

02-17-2014, 10:06 AM	#2
ratfinkharley Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: garage Posts: 370	It's unrealistic to think you can change your friend's behavior; especially when drinking. If all he is saying are innocent truths, I don't see the problem. Having a friend that might blurt out the truth may serve to keep you on the straight and narrow. And that is a good friend to have. From your example, was your wife mad that you commented/observed the "talents" of another woman? Assuming it was truly just harmless and she has no reason to suspect anything, if she got mad than perhaps it is her behavior that may need adjustment.

02-17-2014, 10:19 AM	#3
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Beer, friends and wifes is not a good mix. Once something is said you can never take it back. In the end you have the power, say nothing that will bite you in the arse. JMO.

02-17-2014, 05:49 PM	#6
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	The other day, my buddy was over. My wife was talking, and she said something about her best friend Heather... Jon interupted and said to ME, "Oh, that's Heather, huh? The one you said was mega- hot?" Yep. That went over pretty well.

02-17-2014, 09:11 PM	#8
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	For the record. If you don't have a friend like this...it's probably you. LOL