Calling your friend’s boyfriend uncle is too local – Lady says

A lady simply identified as dodo, has stated that calling her friend’s boyfriend “uncle“, is too local.

Dodo in a tweet on her X page, opined that calling her friend’s boyfriend an uncle just because she’s trying to be respectful is weird and local.

She wrote, “Calling your friend’s boyfriend “Uncle (his name)” because she asked you to/you’re trying to be ‘respectful’ is actually just too local mehn.

This has sparked a buzz on the social media as various women have given their opinions on how their friends boyfriends should be addressed.

@mustapha_aishah stated, “I can only say Mr …. Or call his nickname. Uncle ko

@AdemidunAkintu1 said, “Why should U address ur friend’s man by his first name when he’s not dating U?
I understand if he’s a college guy &same age as U guys at dat moment, but if not, it’s a NO 2me.
Every1 deserve respect, he’s into ur friend NOT U.
If U wont respect him make every1 face his/her lane.

@Jollz wrote, “I can’t do it oh. Even if he’s older by far. He is now our mate abeg

@onesidedimplee stated, “My friend once dated a man 8 yrs older than us, and by the special grace of God we all called him by his name😂. We were quite cordial sef.

See post below…

Calling your friend’s boyfriend “Uncle (his name)” because she asked you to/you’re trying to be ‘respectful’ is actually just too local mehn.😭

— Dodo (@dodobabs_) February 5, 2025