Do note that it doesn't say the creature remains hostile forever. It could theoretically be placated. Friends can also be used to gain advantage on Intimidation checks, which tend to make the creature hostile (but afraid to do anything about it) anyway. If you like, you can pretend the cantrip is named Batman ScaryVoice.
Drawmij's Instant Summons 18
Feign Death 32 Find Traps 29 - Good chance you're using it wrong. Friends 10 - With friends like these, who needs enemies?
Mordenkainen's Sword 22
True Strike 38
Weird 20
Drawmij's Instant Summons 18 Feign Death 30 -- This was always a useless spell, I suppose they kept it for nostalgia
Find Traps 29
Friends 10
Mordenkainen's Sword 22 True Strike 39
Weird 20
Drawmij's Instant Summons 18
Feign Death 30
Find Traps 29
Friends 8 -- Perfect for when you're wearing someone else's face.
Mordenkainen's Sword 22
True Strike 40 -- Perfect for when... you really need advantage but only need attack every other turn?
Weird 20