DISCUSSION: Dr. Lawrence Deutsch pointed out that these mannerisms are ego-syntonic to some patients and their analysis deals with inter- and intra-systemic conflicts and problems of identity. Other ego-syntonic behavior includes tics, eye blinking, positions of arms and legs during the analytic hour, etc., and can be analyzed by similar techniques. Dr. Leonard Shengold observed that the use of 'boy' and 'girl' should be differentiated from 'boy friend' and 'girl friend'. The use of 'friend' in addition often represents a specific denial of hostility. Dr. Richard Yazmajian noted that colloquial expressions also serve a normal function and failure to use them should also be subjected to analysis. Dr. Maurice Friend noted that speech utilized defensively is a typical finding in the analysis of adolescents. 'Friend' is used to veil and make nonspecific the particular object from the drive.