Jan 26, 2026
Most ViewedBonjour
is the standard French greeting literally meaning "good day" (from bon "good" + jour "day") and is commonly used to say "hello," "good morning," or "good afternoon" in contexts . Its use spans formal ...
Generational Change
The differences in language use and greeting preferences among different age groups, with younger generations favoring more informal language.
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What are the sociolinguistic differences in using “hello,” “hi,” and “hey” across generations?
Younger speakers tend to favor shorter, more informal openings like “hi” and especially “hey,” while older speakers and formal settings rely more on “hello,” though usage is shifting over time as norm...