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@kbin.social
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    11 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.

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      11 months ago

      I’m pretty sure I’ve legitimately busted out “y’all’d’n’t’ve” before