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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 10 MIN

Why the humble 'hello' is dying out as a greeting

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When the phone is buzzing in your pocket and you answer it, what do you say?There are reports that the humble "hello" is dying, with a UK study showing that 40 per cent of 18-24 year olds agree answering the phone without any greeting is acceptable.How does language change over time and what could be the future of greetings be?

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