I’ve heard it explained that “hey” used to be more of an urgent way to get someone’s attention, rather than a casual “hello” like it is now, so it sounded rude to some older folks.

      • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
        115·
        11 months ago

        Your feelings are valid and real. But as a society, the new standard is that there’s no difference. If you decide to catch up, it will lead to much fewer hurt emotions.

          • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
            73·
            11 months ago

            Just because you’re confident in your feelings and opinion doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t hear it. To never get external validation is a lonely horrible existence.

            • PhantomPhreak@lemmy.worldEnglish
              27·
              11 months ago

              I crave validation from people I respect and love, not from strangers on the internet. Maybe I should’ve been clearer.