Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

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Alan1971

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July 19, 2023

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I grew up in the south and I remember being strongly discouraged to use "hey", especially when trying to get the attention of an adult (as children tend to do). It was a sin equal to tapping someone's shoulder, or tugging at their shirt - it's just rude. I can certainly see using it around close peers but it still strikes me as a little uncouth.