Mate vs friend

[Terti]

Hi everyone , just wanted to know what the difference is between a mate and friend , are they the same thing ? interested in your thoughts .

 

[Sexty8]

A friend will come and get you out of jail, a mate is in there with you.

 

[Osman]

The average Australian male has plenty of mates, but very few real friends.

 

[Terti]

The average Australian male has plenty of mates, but very few real friends.

Interesting

 

[Terti]

So a mate you hang out with but a friend has your back .

 

[Osman]

So a mate you hang out with but a friend has your back .

In my book, I've known so many people through sporting and business connections, many of those people I get on very well with, and very happy to mix with them in a social atmosphere. However, I wouldn't share personal or intimate information with most of them, just a select few.

The word "mate" comes in very handy when you see someone you know but can't remember their name

 

[Night Owl Ciao]

A mate has your back
& a friend you can tell all about what happened.

 

[Madmax1700]

Depends on what you consider it to be at the end of the day

 

[Terti]

Depends on what you consider it to be at the end of the day

Yes I guess so. A friend seems to be more someone you can open up to. Where as a mate you can hang out with .

 

[TantraShiva]

A friend is someone who bails you out of jail. A mate is someone who is in the jail with you.

 

[Sexty8]

A friend is someone who bails you out of jail. A mate is someone who is in the jail with you.

I will take that copy as flattery, thanks

 

[Phoebe]

A mate will eventually back stab you, but the FRIEND will be there to remove the blade..

 

[Trishaxxx2]

Omg I love the comments are beautiful I don't know why but the answers speak for itself hahaha I swear I'm sane lol

 

[TantraShiva]

I will take that copy as flattery, thanks

Oh damn.... i didnt see it lol

 

[Sexty8]

Oh damn.... i didnt see it lol

All good, what is it they say - great minds think alike? Or is it fools are seldom parted! Lol

 

[AusGopher]

A friend can be defined as a relationship of mutual affection between people.
A mate can be defined as a fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared.
The difference in layman's terms - you can tell a secret to a friend in confidence in won't be spread. A mate will tell the secret regardless who they are around.

 

[bianca2001]

sometimes people call somebody a mate that they just met and even can use it for someone they don't like

 

[Terti]

So I guess it just depends on how you define mate and friend

 

[PacMan222]

Mate = An acquaintance you can just socially interact with superficially..
Friend = Someone you can trust and share something with..and has probably seen you at your worst ..