Have you ever considered that it may be simply because you're attaching too many meanings to the word?
"That's just someone that I know from (school/work/other)."
"That's just an acquaintance."
etc.
I was just thinking this the other day and had to stop and think for a moment.
"That's just someone that I know from (school/work/other)."
"That's just an acquaintance."
etc.
I was just thinking this the other day and had to stop and think for a moment.