Cisse Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 In Finland we don't greet each other. If someone greets us we either look away or run from the situation and memorize the person who greeted us so we can avoid the person next time completely. Comrade 86, Carl Sagan, uttoxram75 and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Hows it hangin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 'Ayup' or 'Owdo'. My Strine pal from work always greeted me with 'Gday', to which I invariably replied "Go an' stick your head up a dead bear's bum" because we both loved Barry McKenzie films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 On 26/07/2024 at 13:17, Alph said: I'm an "alright" but the trick is I get in early and leave them to make the decision. If somebody does beat me to it (they would have to be a pro greeter. Possibly military trained) then I snap back with "I'm not bad thanks, how are you" Some continue this duel. Some back down and walk away. Those that are looking to escalate things will find I'm prepared to mention the weather if that's what it takes. We must be separated at birth alph 😂 Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I once worked with a bricklaying gang from Cannock way. Their greeting sounded something like: "Awroight poyp" 45 years later, I still don't know if "poyp" is an insult or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Ayup shagnasty. Steve How Hard? and Alph 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 2 hours ago, Boycie said: Ayup shagnasty. Was that when you collected your MBE? Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I try and avoid it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) 10 hours ago, Anag Ram said: Was that when you collected your MBE? You was there? Edited July 28 by Boycie Or, you were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anag Ram Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 23 hours ago, Boycie said: You was there? One was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Thrust Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Living in London and away from the homeland for many years, I usually say Ayup me duck, simply to annoy people. richinspain, NG2Ram and Mucker1884 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trappatoni Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 If it's a stranger normally ay up or if it's someone in passing say on a walk I might use 'ow do. If it's someone I know I might branch out a bit - hello, how're yer goin' or hello shag but I'd only use that last one as a sort of joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 8 minutes ago, trappatoni said: If it's a stranger normally ay up or if it's someone in passing say on a walk I might use 'ow do. If it's someone I know I might branch out a bit - hello, how're yer goin' or hello shag but I'd only use that last one as a sort of joke. Camilla is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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