>Naomi - I understand (and I suspect Dmitry does, too) that you didn't mean disrespect, but it could certainly be read that way.
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>FWIW, I don't think Steve meant to imply that Sergey was his personal friend, either. Calling someone "my friend" when they've just helped you is just an expression.
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>Bottom line. This is one of those cultural things.
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>Tamar

I understand it now - but I can say that I did really feel before that many people here are my friends - that's why this word should be used with care.