The state of being non-exclusive

State of being friends for only appearance and other social events i.e. Little 500 Weekend or Weekly lunches

Not to be confused with the antonym :Friends

Duties-
-No phone calls
-Only waving when necessary

-Sitting together ONLY when mutual friends are present
-Minimal text messaging

-Having alternate schedules
-Non-acknowledgment at social events, parties, movie nights, study groups, probates, malls, kiosk, etc.
-Always provide proof and reason for your "Surface-necessity Friendship"