I don't mind if one of my friends decides to flip me some shit in a friendly manner. I think many guys have that relationship with their male friends. Personally, I think it is a "safe" way to express appreciation, affection, or tell your friend they are being an ass. However, there are some very basic lines that we know not to cross, and my friends read each others' reactions very well. If someone starts going over the line, they know about it pretty damn quick. A lot of how I react depends on the tone of their voice and body language.
If someone who isn't my friend starts flipping me shit, I react very differently. It usually comes from big people who do it because they think they can get away with it, and really short guys who think they have something to prove. It's usually in a malicious tone, and reuslts in a hell of an earful from me.
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