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A speech doesn't have to be that long, just say "I've known him for 4 years, he's a great guy, best of luck to you, the end.
I worked with this Hungarian guy for just under 3 years. I used to chat with him quite alot at work and always got on well with him. Outside of work I have probably been out with him no more then 4 times. He asked me to his house the other day and asked me to be his best man for his wedding. At first I thought he was joking since I don't know him that well other then when at work but he was deadly serious. As I was on the spot and I didn't want to upset him of course I said yes.
Now I'm feeling a little pissed off Ive been put in this situation for a guy I barely know, although I do have a hint of sympathy for him as I know he doesn't know many people here in the UK. At the same time he could have asked his dad or someone from Hungary, plus I'm shitting the fact a) I have to give a speech and b) I have no stories about him to tell in the speech as I hardly know him. To be honest I'm fucked off about the whole thing but got to do it to avoid upsetting him on his big day.
You fucked up for agreeing to that. It's the 21st century, if people are going to get legally married and throw a party for it could they at least stop torturing their friends by following these old Anglophone traditions with wedding parties and best man ....etc. A good friend my recently threw an awesome wedding. No bullshit....the ceremony was at the venue, no wedding party....just the basics and the venue was top notch. Agreeing to be the best man to a guy you barely know and you don't want to do it? That guy is a dick for even asking you.You guys might not even be talking in a few years and you're the best man? He should man up and tell his fiance he doesn't have any close friends to torture with duties for having a wedding party and just modify the ceremony.
I understand what you mean. But i'm guessing the guy didn't have close friends. And probably saw ts as a close one. Since he said they used to talk a lot.You fucked up for agreeing to that. It's the 21st century, if people are going to get legally married and throw a party for it could they at least stop torturing their friends by following these old Anglophone traditions with wedding parties and best man ....etc. A good friend my recently threw an awesome wedding. No bullshit....the ceremony was at the venue, no wedding party....just the basics and the venue was top notch. Agreeing to be the best man to a guy you barely know and you don't want to do it? That guy is a dick for even asking you.You guys might not even be talking in a few years and you're the best man? He should man up and tell his fiance he doesn't have any close friends to torture with duties for having a wedding party and just modify the ceremony.
You should fun at partiesYou fucked up for agreeing to that. It's the 21st century, if people are going to get legally married and throw a party for it could they at least stop torturing their friends by following these old Anglophone traditions with wedding parties and best man ....etc. A good friend my recently threw an awesome wedding. No bullshit....the ceremony was at the venue, no wedding party....just the basics and the venue was top notch. Agreeing to be the best man to a guy you barely know and you don't want to do it? That guy is a dick for even asking you.You guys might not even be talking in a few years and you're the best man? He should man up and tell his fiance he doesn't have any close friends to torture with duties for having a wedding party and just modify the ceremony.
You should fun at parties
I've worked with Hungarians over the years. Usually stern but would laugh heartily. Bipolars. Also, one of them is a genocide denier. Good times.
Being a best man isn't hard work. It's organizing a bachelor party, giving a speech about how you hope nothing but the best for the groom and bride, and having your friend's back during the most important day of his life. It's not exactly like TS has to sacrifice his first born child or something.I am fun at parties. I think of my guests instead of handing out duties for them to do. I've yet to talk to a person who was happy they had to be the best man. Why do you think the OP started a thread about it? It's like if you throw a big party at your house and then ask one person to sing a song for your party despite them not actually being a singer.
Being a best man isn't hard work. It's organizing a bachelor party, giving a speech about how you hope nothing but the best for the groom and bride, and having your friend's back during the most important day of his life. It's not exactly like TS has to sacrifice his first born child or something.
I understand what you mean. But i'm guessing the guy didn't have close friends. And probably saw ts as a close one. Since he said they used to talk a lot.
I don't really see the harm in him asking. But ultimately it was up to the ts to say no.
You're a good guy ts.
I am considerate of others. That's why I help out my friends and don't bitch about it on the internet like a crybaby. But you can be self-centered if you want to, I guess. You got yours, and fuck everybody else, right?Nope, see your one of those people that aren't considerate of others. It's not a big deal to you obviously so you don't give a shit.
Simple litmus test is "why did the OP start this thread?". He is literally "shitting the fact" that he's the best man. Thats his words not mine.