A person who is only around when it is easy and convenient for them. They are the people who, if not placed around us, (ex. dorm rooms), all the time, they wouldn't really be friends. They are usually used to do things for you, if you need a ride to and from school, etc. They are basically friends who need you around when they need a favor, or when they are just so bored out of their minds that they would rather hang out with you than sit around all day, but they'd never put you first.
Alice lives down the street.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Sure! I'd love to hang out.
Alice lives 10 miles away, and is sitting at home watching Judge Judy reruns all days.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Oh, no, I'm really busy. Maybe some other time.
* You don't hear from Alice again.
Elena and Becky, Becky is a convenience friend.
Elena: Hey Beck, think you can give me a ride home tomorrow?
Becky: Sure, want to hang out afterwards?
Elena: I would but I have homework to do.
Twenty minutes later, Becky sees Elena going to the movies with Maggie.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Sure! I'd love to hang out.
Alice lives 10 miles away, and is sitting at home watching Judge Judy reruns all days.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Oh, no, I'm really busy. Maybe some other time.
* You don't hear from Alice again.
Elena and Becky, Becky is a convenience friend.
Elena: Hey Beck, think you can give me a ride home tomorrow?
Becky: Sure, want to hang out afterwards?
Elena: I would but I have homework to do.
Twenty minutes later, Becky sees Elena going to the movies with Maggie.
by Elizabeth Jordane June 30, 2006
What you become when a "friend" only wants to see or communicate with you in a certain environment, such as at school or work, but never outside of that environment to just hang out.
Also can be a friend that only ever talks to you when they need something from you, such as a ride somewhere or help with a school assignment.
When talking to this person, you might find that you feel like you are being brushed off.
Also can be a friend that only ever talks to you when they need something from you, such as a ride somewhere or help with a school assignment.
When talking to this person, you might find that you feel like you are being brushed off.
Christine: Hey Chris, i was wondering if you could send me a scan of that chemistry assignment 'cause i lost mine. Oh, and if it's not too much trouble, could i get a ride to school with you tomorrow?
Chris: Yeah, i'll scan the assignment and send it in a few minutes. i'll be at your house at about 7:45 tomorrow.
Christine: Thanks buddy
Chris: No prob. Hey, what are you doing this weekend? I was thinking about going paintballing or seeing a movie. Want to come?
Christine: I can't, i have ahh...(eyes starting shifting and hands start fidgeting) dentist apointment, but maybe after that i could, i'll txt you on the weekend.
*Chris never heard back from Christine on the weekend because Chris is just a Convenience Friend to Christine
Chris: Yeah, i'll scan the assignment and send it in a few minutes. i'll be at your house at about 7:45 tomorrow.
Christine: Thanks buddy
Chris: No prob. Hey, what are you doing this weekend? I was thinking about going paintballing or seeing a movie. Want to come?
Christine: I can't, i have ahh...(eyes starting shifting and hands start fidgeting) dentist apointment, but maybe after that i could, i'll txt you on the weekend.
*Chris never heard back from Christine on the weekend because Chris is just a Convenience Friend to Christine
by pb foot March 8, 2010
A person who is only around when it is easy and convenient for them. They are the people who, if not placed around us, (ex. dorm rooms), all the time, they wouldn't really be friends. They are usually used to do things for you, if you need a ride to and from school, etc. They are basically friends who need you around when they need a favor, or when they are just so bored out of their minds that they would rather hang out with you than sit around all day, but they'd never put you first.
Alice lives down the street.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Sure! I'd love to hang out.
Alice lives 10 miles away, and is sitting at home watching Judge Judy reruns all days.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Oh, no, I'm really busy. Maybe some other time.
* You don't hear from Alice again.
Elena and Becky, Becky is a convenience friend.
Elena: Hey Beck, think you can give me a ride home tomorrow?
Becky: Sure, want to hang out afterwards?
Elena: I would but I have homework to do.
Twenty minutes later, Becky sees Elena going to the movies with Maggie.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Sure! I'd love to hang out.
Alice lives 10 miles away, and is sitting at home watching Judge Judy reruns all days.
You: Hey what are you doing today? Want to stop by?
Alice: Oh, no, I'm really busy. Maybe some other time.
* You don't hear from Alice again.
Elena and Becky, Becky is a convenience friend.
Elena: Hey Beck, think you can give me a ride home tomorrow?
Becky: Sure, want to hang out afterwards?
Elena: I would but I have homework to do.
Twenty minutes later, Becky sees Elena going to the movies with Maggie.
by Elizabeth Jordane August 8, 2006
A friend that pops in and out of your life when they need something but never stays around long to develop a real friendship.
You: You still talk with Bridget? Me: Whenever she feels like calling me up outta no where. She' a convenience store friend, but I'm usually not up for playing 7-11.
by punk8punk November 13, 2014
Being a convenience friend means that you are always someone's last option if they have absolutely no one else to hang out with and nothing to do. When fun stuff is planned they will usually leave you out. You may also find that you are always be the one reaching out to make hangout arrangements. Occasionally the other person may call or text you first but this is rare. This is usually only done at times when money is scarce in order to assess whether you have anything of value which they can mooch off of you.
Bob: "I called Dave to see if he wanted to hangout, but he said he's busy at work even though its Sunday, which is weird because I could've swore I heard a party and laughter in the background. Guess I'm his convenience friend."
by Bob54886555 August 27, 2023