Or to have an improper call in a tennis game between acquaintances?

There is a crucial and fundamental difference, not always appreciated, between acquaintances and friends.

Disability hate crime may occur between strangers who have never met, between acquaintances or within the family.

Quinn ventured, still speaking softly, an intimate chat between acquaintances.

Controversy arose when the approximately 1,000 e-mail messages between Brown, staff and acquaintances were released.

It sounded like a stock greeting between old acquaintances.

There are, too, fewer cards exchanged between acquaintances, and there is certainly a good deal more thought going into most lists.

"That's quite a large amount between casual acquaintances."

Thus marooned with me, the Major cast about for suitable conversation, and fell back upon the most commonly asked question between new acquaintances.

It serves many functions in helping to define the relationships between friends, work colleagues, and new acquaintances.