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[cheekbones3]

When I see "hey" written down, or sometimes when I hear it even, it sounds like people are shouting for my attention, like something akin to "oi"! It feels almost rude. Am I the only one that thinks this way, or do you see it as the greeting that it often appears to be?

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[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

Softer? Wow! How strange our perceptions can be.

[fleurione.livejournal.com]

well, that is how I use it at least :) as a kinds of "hey" to an intimate friend, rather than a "hi"... although I can see how it being shouted as "Hey!" is similar to "Oi!" like if someone was running off with your bag

[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

:D