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.

    • @magnusrufus
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      51 year ago

      And you don’t consider that socially inept?

        • @magnusrufus
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          41 year ago

          That is a truly terrible view.

            • @magnusrufus
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              41 year ago

              If your beliefs include being callous and a bigot then they deserve to be ridiculed.

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                  31 year ago

                  If they mold they refuse to fit is “being a decent human being” then yeah, they should be ridiculed.