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.
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.
I had to stop telling cashiers and clerks “no rush” because I’m not sure a single one of them ever took it literally. We gotta identify people who abuse retail staff and fit them shock collars or something.