British English is easy if you buy into it. The trick is, words are nothing and context / tone of voice is key. “Mate” and “C-word” can be terms of affection of aggression depending on delivery. I could call someone a hatstand or an overcoat for the difference the actual words meant.
That is why you should never text a girlfriend when drunk , especially if she is a member of polite society.
I texted one posh bird I was seeing that I was looking forward to her pleasuring me with her nakedness. She was advised by her friends to drop me as I was obviously a pervert.
I was seeing another girl who did not understand profanities could be terms of endearment if said in a certain tone.
She broke up with me saying it was just not working.
When I asked her why she said you keep telling me to **** off.
And I replied, **** off, then after a brief moment of realisation got my coat and left.
That’s why you got to love lee evens relationship with his good lady, I am sure a day does not pass with out him telling her to F off, or her calling him a ****. 😀