The Fascinating History of Greetings and Salutations

👋The word 'hello' was not coined until the 1870s with the introduction of the Bell Telephone.

🌍Shakespearean greetings like 'What cheer' and 'How now' show the variety of greetings used in different time periods.

🤝Regional variations of greetings, such as 'Ay up, me duck' in England and 'Howdy' in the American South, reflect the diversity of language and culture.

👋The Thai greeting 'Sawasdee' was popularized in the 1940s and has become the standard greeting in Thailand.

🤝Greetings can have different meanings and cultural nuances depending on the gender of the speaker and the recipient.

When was the word 'hello' coined?

—The word 'hello' was coined in the 1870s with the introduction of the Bell Telephone.

Are there different greetings used in Shakespearean times?

—Yes, Shakespearean characters used a variety of greetings, such as 'What cheer' and 'How now.'

What are some regional variations of greetings?

—Regional variations include 'Ay up, me duck' in England and 'Howdy' in the American South.

What is the Thai greeting 'Sawasdee'?

—'Sawasdee' is a common greeting in Thailand, meaning hello or good day.

Do greetings have different meanings based on gender?

—In Thai culture, greetings can have different meanings depending on the gender of the speaker and the recipient.

00:00Introduction to the fascinating history of greetings and salutations.

04:19The surprising history of the word 'hello' and its connection to the invention of the telephone.

08:15Exploration of greetings used in Shakespearean times, including 'What cheer' and 'How now'.

10:18Regional variations of greetings, such as 'Ay up, me duck' in England and 'Howdy' in the American South.

17:36Introduction to the Thai greeting 'Sawasdee' and its cultural significance.

19:59Discussion of how greetings can have different meanings based on the gender of the speaker and the recipient.