Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).
I think it's more important to go by how he treats you, not by the way he speaks. People have all sorts of communication issues and that has nothing to do with you. Of course if you wish to discuss it, and he's okay with such discussions, then you might make some progress on this and change things more to your liking.
Having more information, the most likely reason a man will say 'she is my friend' to another woman is...
Because he finds the waitress attractive.
Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).