History of Hello

Question 1

Minefield

Answer 1

Minefield, a subject full of unpredictable difficulties.
A minefield is sth full of uncertainty & even danger.

They can be a bit of minefield.
This scene come from literal meaning, a field full of explosive landmines!

He says we need to communicate our intentions to each other & acknowledge our relationships.
Another aspect of greeting is to reduce tension.
So if You get it wrong, just laugh about it. The one word we shouldn’t get in a muddle about “hello”.

Question 2

Air kiss

Answer 2

Air-Kiss, close to the cheek.

While in many places a handshake or bow is normal, there’s also the tricky question of kisses & hugs. Should Your lips touch their cheek?
Awkward
No, definitely an air kiss.

Question 3

Reaffirm

Answer 3

Reaffirm our bonds, which means we confirm them & make them stronger. There is a close bond(connection) between us, I think.

We’re digging a little deeper into world of greetings & the fascinating history of “Hello”.

Question 4

Rituals

Answer 4

Rituals, are patterns of behaviour that we do for a particular purpose.

We do “greetings” through the rituals.Like hello, shake hands and so on.
I have a morning ritual: brush my teeth, eat breakfast, … .

Question 5

Get in a muddle

Answer 5

If You get in a muddle, You become confused or lost.

You might get in a muddle if one person expects two kisses & the other expects only one.

Question 6

Hail

Answer 6

Originally it was just a shout to attract someone’s attention.

And we call this kinda shouting “hailing”
To hail is to greet someone loudly, especially from a distance.
I hailed my friend when I saw her @ airport.

When did the word “Hello” first appear in print in English?
1826