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.

  • HopeOfTheGunblade
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    810 months ago

    I haven’t gotten a chance to use it yet, but one day the construction “all y’all’d’ve” will be relevant in my life.

    • The Picard ManeuverOP
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      10 months ago

      That not even uncommon in the south!

      “Let me try next. All y’all’d’ve been better off calling me in the first place.”