Why do people call me buddy?

Question

Hi! I'm almost 24 and I find that when I'm shopping at places or meet strangers, they always call me buddy, smile at me, and if they get to know me better... they'll put their hands on my shoulders.

Why is this?

What does it mean?

hah

what are some of the reasons people would act that way towards me?

Answer 1

Hmm

Seems to me u just have that SUPER FRIENDLY Attitude about u that makes people feel as if u are easy to be friends with...

Ur a Very likeable person and people are just happy when there around u.

Answer 2

I would think that people like you, may be drawn to you, trust you easily and want you to like them.  You also may be a super cutie pie and people just can't resist to be near you and touch you, even if it's just on your shoulder.  Maybe you should post a pic.  

Answer 3

Its just what people prefer to say, some people like to say sup dude, and other people like to say hey man. I'm sure the person isn't just calling YOU buddy :)

Answer 4

maybe ur really nice and people like u a lot. u r one of those people who easy to talk to and be with so it's not a bad thing. or u make people laugh and probably funny. don't take it to seriously they love u.

you got a big gift. that is it, bro.

lilla

Answer 5

Two things: they really like you, or they are showing disprespect.

Usually if a cop speaks to a suspect, they call them buddy. They may say, what are you doing buddy?

This can be a sign of great disprespect at times

Answer 6

You dont look threatening and probably look very young. I got the same thing until I started getting wrinkles. Now they just run away when they see me. But I think I like that.