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what are the origins of hi, hey, hello? - English Language Usage . . . 'Hey' ( perhaps originally a natural expression) appears to be at the origin of 'hi', while 'hello' seems to have no connection with the previous two terms and a different origin (mainly as a telephone greeting) Hi: greeting, 1862, American English (first recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian), originally to attract attention (15c ), probably a variant of Middle English hy, hey
differences - The use of hey in North America - English Language . . . Here in N America, since we never drop initial H's, it's less likely that "Eh" and "Hey" are confused Probably the saying 'hay is for horses' came over the pond intact, but here it's used as a response to "Hey" I can attest to its use as an admonishment in the late '60s early '70s USA
Do interjections like “but hey” have commas between them? For example: “But hey, at least now you know ” As opposed to, “But, hey, at least now you know ” The question also applies to other interjections like “hey son” and “oh well ” What is the correct usage?
When did the word guys become popular as a gender-neutral word? The Southern American translation of "Hey, you guys!" is "Hey, y'all!", which suggests that the informal second person plural guys addressing a mixed gender group is 1) the same inclusive generic masculine that's been around for centuries, but 2) is perceived by those using the form to be gender neutral, and 3) the source of other plural uses in the third person that may seem gender neutral or
How to say hello to a group of people? [closed] When entering a place or meet a group of people or starting a speech, how do you say hello to the audience (from a few to thousands of people) I know that this depends on the situation I think it
phrases - When should I use hey there or hi there? - English . . . It's a personal preference Both "hi there" and "hi" are informal greetings that can be used interchangeably That being said, I rarely (if ever) hear someone use "hey there" or "hi there" I would say that those forms have fallen into relative disuse If you happen to be a Mouseketeer in the 1950's, you may not have a choice in the matter
Appropriateness of the word buddy in America 0 If you're in a big box store, say, you might say to a guy who works there, Hey buddy, do you know which aisle the mops are in? You could say to a guy on a train platform, a fellow commuter, Hey buddy, do you know if the next train is the express or the local?
Difference between How are you? and How are you doing? For example: "Hey, haven't seen you in ages! How are you?" versus "Sorry to hear about the diagnosis How are you doing?" "I haven't seen you since the funeral — how are you doing?" "How are you doing: is the new baby still keeping you up all night?" "How are you?" should never be answered negatively or in too much detail