Anybody feel weird using the term “my partner” with non-legal people

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"The partner I work for" seems to be generally understood.

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If I’m referring to one of my partners, I say, “my partner, [name].” I don’t feel weird about it - my partners are my partners. It actually feels like a respectful way to describe my partners as I am genuinely proud to be in business with all of them.

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I feel like this meme was made about using the term partner for boyfriend or spouse or significant other so I just got so confused about this post

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My side piece

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“‘My work daddy”

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Why would you say that to folks outside the legal industry? Just say my boss or my colleague lol

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Yeah, I say "my supervisor" to avoid confusion

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I don’t usually use it outside legal field.

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Maybe try my “law partner” instead of my “partner.”

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“The partner I work for” or “my boss” is the way to go.

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Nothing like being with multiple partners

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Partner had solely a business meeting until it was commandeered to take on a meaning as romantic couple. That didn’t happen until the 90s and the term was confusing when used in that context back then.

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Just don’t

Yes lol hence why I say “my business partner,”unless the term is of common usage/known in the setting I’m using it (like a legal networking event or something). * I see how this can’t be used in all contexts, however. But maybe using “the partner of my firm.”

I’ll just say my law partner or business partner.

I just say my boss or the partner I work w…

Nah, it's very common to use partner in Europe to refer to a spouse or long-term/serious relationship.

Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I love using the phrase “my partner” or “partners.” Especially when my wife is with me; she will do it too. We think it’s hilarious. Keeps everyone on their toes.

Just say boyfriend or girlfriend I can’t with this politically correct stuff
Firm supervisor is essentially what a “partner” is

Better than when you hear all of the hillterns talking about their member in dc.

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