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 …

Basic grammar may tell you the "Hey" is an "interjection." When used to specifically address a person (or an audience,) as in your example, the Hey there is a "vocative adjunct" with an interpersonal …

Feb 10, 2018 · 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 …

Jul 20, 2012 · 'Hey, is for horses' is a complete non-sequitur. It can be used as either a pithy bon mot to jostle a friend, or a snide comment to completely distract and put off a mere acquaintance. Any …

Mar 5, 2011 · I know it's a way of greeting someone, but I am not so sure when should I be using it, and how they differ from "hey" or "hi".

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 is …

Some people consider hey to be an inappropriate greeting ("Hay is for horses"), but among those who do not, I wouldn't say that hey yourself has any inherently negative connotation. Its meaning is literal: …

Jun 20, 2014 · I am not a native speaker. I really want to know what's the difference between Hi and Hey in writing an email? In daily conversation? Is it too girlish or childish for a man to say hey in his email...

Feb 9, 2023 · 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 …

Aug 3, 2014 · '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 …