Aibu to cringe at 'Oi'?

[embarrassedbuthopingitsalright]

I'm dating someone who often opens his texts with an Oi.

Think he's just going for a light friendly tone but I find myself cringing. In my world Oi isn't often used other than as a cheeky rebuttal ie "Oi, hands off that's my chocolate cake".

My friends and family would definitely raise eyebrows if he greeted them with an "Oi".

Am I being a snob?

No.

He sounds dreadful.

I'm cringing for you. I'd have to tell him to stop.

No, he sounds like the missing link

Is it just by text or would he actually say it to your/other peoples face?
If just text then I'd hope he gets over it. Or say something to him.
if he'd actually say it to people then I'd have to tell him where to go....I actually find it really rude

I have a colleague who messages "Oi :p" if hes bored. I've never heard him actually say it - does the man your dating also use it when you're face to face?

I don't say "oi" either really, although colleague hasn't bothered me thus far. Perhaps because he's a colleague and not a partner, though...

No. That would be enough to put me off dating him. Does he do 'banter'?

Yes mainly text. I don't think I've ever heard him address me with an Oi in person.

He does banter but so do I. We've known each other since childhood and I used to be a sarcastic bitch to him but grew up when I realised I was being an utter twat.

Thinking about it he says it more when we've had a bit of a disagreement and he wants to get my attention.

How do I tell him to stop? Nicely.

MIL starts every FB post with 'O'

O, that cake looks nice
O, DS looks nice
O, are you coming to dinner on Sunday

It's like she's channelling Nessa from Gavin & Stacey.

Just say that as far as you're concerned, 'oi' is on a par with lol and hun. And with getting you're and your wrong, or there/they're/their. Spot the pedant!

I suppose it's better than oik. Marginally.

I yell "Oi!" As a last resort if my children are ignoring me. Would never use it in a text or refer to someone verbally with it.

LTB

I want to say something funny but clear... please help me mumsnet

Because other than that he's a good laugh and have been friends forever

I say Oi a lot. Mostly if I'm scolding someone in a light way, like your chocolate thing: 'Oi you! Stop being so cheeky' or in a panic, like: 'Oi! Don't run in the road!'

Oi can even be quite seductive, as in a soft: 'Oi! Come over here,' with a wink. Maybe that's what he's going for. So I wouldn't be horrified at his uncouthness. But if you don't like it, just say you'd rather he didn't say it.

I hadn't thought of it that way, yes, I can see that it could be seductive.

Iklboo I want to be fb friends with your mil, that sounds excellent

Seriously? I think Oi is funny and I wouldn't take offence at all.

I think I've actually changed my mind!
Thinking about Limited's take I think it's really quite sexy now...
But only if said in the right tone

I bet Tom Hardy gives good Oi