Look, Lou, maybe I'm wrong and you have honest intentions. But even then I'm sick of this "amico mio" thing. It adds nothing to the conversation and makes us all look stupid. I mean, what the hell are you talking about? Would it be as acceptable as saying "my friend" all the time? I think not. Is it cool to constantly say those words because they're Italian? I think not. So just quit doing it, because it's bloody annoying.