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Nobody says it anymore (startrek.website)
submitted 7 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
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I've heard it explained that "hey" used to be more of an urgent way to get someone's attention, rather than a casual "hello" like it is now, so it sounded rude to some older folks.

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[-] Embarrassingskidmark@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago

This actually happened to me at a supermarket in Chilliwack. The description is spot on. Grumpy old dude, 19 year old me.

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