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PRINTMISS Tue 22-Mar-16 15:40:33

Not Hi! Whatever happened to the word "Hello" - these days everyone seems to say "Hi!". Why? I am sorely tempted to say "Low" when I am greeted this way. Sorry, that is another grumpy voice, but would like to know how others feel about this, perhaps it does not bother you at all.

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Badenkate Wed 23-Mar-16 17:38:28

I grew up close to South Wales anniebach in the Forest of Dean, and standard greeting there was 'Ow be, old butt'

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hicaz46 Wed 23-Mar-16 18:04:12

I'm following the trends - hi in emails, Hello on the phone and either face to face.

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Lilyflower Wed 23-Mar-16 20:10:29

I say 'Hello' and write 'Hi' - but in e-mails only.

My oddest usage this week is from my son. I asked a question by e-mail which required a yes/no answer and got back one word, 'Legit.'

Apparently, this meant, 'Yes.'

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sluttygran Wed 23-Mar-16 20:31:02

I was recently greeted by an 'old flame' of mine who has hippyish tendencies. He says "YO! How you hangin'?" I'm speechless! confused

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shirleyhick Wed 23-Mar-16 21:05:11

I use hello to strangers and when on the phone but to people I kow it is either hi or alright.

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