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Randy D

When was the last time you said the word “Hey” or the words “Hey, you” in order to get the attention of someone whose name you did not know?

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Posted - January 7, 2020
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  • 8209
    I hope never and if I do, please, someone bring it to my attention. 
      January 7, 2020 8:38 AM MST
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  • 53485
    Hey, my Morning Star!  You just said hey to that lady over there! (Oh, wait . . . )


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      January 7, 2020 11:02 AM MST
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  • 6023
    I once knew twins ... Ron and Don.
    I could never keep them straight, which was which.
    So, when I saw them, I would call "Hi, 'on".  LOL
      January 7, 2020 9:27 AM MST
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  • 10026
    That's funny!
      John, Don, Ron, Tom... They do sound the same, especially if you are hard of hearing.  "on" just covers the whole gander!
    :) :)
      January 7, 2020 9:37 AM MST
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  • 10026
    Spoken, about two days.  I haven't spoken with anyone but Don for a couple days.
    Written, about a day.

    I use "hey" because I say it with a smile.  It flows smoothly and seems more friendly.
    It's not as abrupt and short as "Hi."

    Obviously, this is only my opinion but  "Hey" is received more welcoming.  "Hi," these days, seems like the receiver is immediately expected to answer with "Hi, (fumbles with the next words,) how are you?"

    Some may say "hey" is slang.  It is. It depends on the situation and environment I am speaking and with whom.

    Language is ever changing. This post was edited by Merlin at January 7, 2020 11:17 AM MST
      January 7, 2020 9:33 AM MST
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  • 10026
    Randy D, I came back and erased the "ago" at the end of both sentences.
    See how good you are in training us how to write correctly?
    You didn't even have to say a thing.  Because you liked my response, I came back, saw my error and fixed it.
    You HAVE rubbed off in a Positive way.
    Thank you.
    :) :) This post was edited by Merlin at January 7, 2020 9:56 PM MST
      January 7, 2020 11:21 AM MST
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  • 53485

      You heard it here, folks; Merlie wants me to rub her. As long as none of you mention it to Don, I m in like Flynn!


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      January 7, 2020 9:58 PM MST
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  • 2836
    I wish you luck, Randy! Be sure to use this new organic Body lotion by Hellmann's
    This post was edited by Jon at January 8, 2020 10:58 AM MST
      January 7, 2020 10:26 PM MST
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  • 53485

      I’m calling the police. 

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      January 7, 2020 10:33 PM MST
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  • 10026
    While cracking me up, you already have the solution to smooth me out!
    You are hilarious!
    Thanks for the giggle!!
    ;) :)
      January 8, 2020 12:41 AM MST
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  • 10026

    Olivia De havilland would not put up with your womanizing antics for one second!

    Hands Off!!
    You take your arrow and shoot it elsewhere!

    I won't start beating the pots and pans with a metal spoon if you leave quickly and quietly.
    OUT THE WINDOW, like you came in!
      NOW!!
      GIT!!

    I'm telling Don next time!

     

    This post was edited by Merlin at January 8, 2020 4:34 PM MST
      January 8, 2020 12:34 AM MST
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  • 53485

      You still owe me the $75 fee for the massage session, whether you kick me out or not. 
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      January 8, 2020 5:40 AM MST
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