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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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[silverclear.livejournal.com]

yeah, I also use "hey" as an informal "hi", normally when I'm feeling shy about talking to someone.

"oi" I would only ever use with a sarcastic tone, or if I were really cross.

[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

I've heard you use oi a lot, but then I know you're almost always sarky with it!

[silverclear.livejournal.com]

me? ;-)