Tag Archives: greeting
Hello
In South Africa, where I come from, ‘sawubona’ is the Zulu word for ‘hello,’” says David. “There’s a beautiful and powerful intention behind the word because ‘sawubona’ literally translated means, ‘I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.’ So beautiful, … Continue reading
The Greeting
RANT to the greeting, “How’s your day going?” or the other one, “How are you doing today?” Both are intrusive and, frankly, both feel like insincere queries. Just a simple, “Hello” should suffice Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading
Manners
A recent query from “Perplexed in Suburbia” asked why people under the age of 50 don’t return friendly “hellos.” I posited that this might be a regional issue, but also asked readers if my generation has raised a generation of … Continue reading
Manners
Regarding the letter from “Perplexed in Suburbia,” (the person who greets neighbors without receiving responses from younger folks), this is akin to telling women to smile. No one is entitled to a response just because they are being friendly. If … Continue reading
A Girl Again
“Hello, little girl!” That is how my father starts every phone call. Even though I expect it, his greeting still makes me chuckle. I’m not sure if he meant to imitate Archie Bunker from “All in the Family,” or if … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 