why do we always say "hello" using a phone

Nicaragua
November 6, 2006 12:10am CST
have u any spaicel answer???????????
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binayak9
@binayak9 (40)
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6 Nov 06
It is a common courtesy to respose to some one who is trying to reach you. So that the next level of communication will start.
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asjhaglfkjg
@makentaush (77)
• Nicaragua
6 Nov 06
but why cant we use any other word??????
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mythmoh
@mythmoh (3984)
• United States
6 Nov 06
i heard it somewhere that the captains of the ship used this word hello while meeting some strangers in order to have cordial relationship.so it has been continued and we are still using that
sreekanthdb
@sreekanthdb (518)
• India
11 Jun 07
Hey... That a nice reply... gud one... I ve rated ur reply... Coz I knew something i dont know...
monykoda
@monykoda (35)
• India
6 Nov 06
it is a word which is very polite in its self.
asjhaglfkjg
@makentaush (77)
• Nicaragua
6 Nov 06
but why cant we use any other word??????
shonali
@shonali (1286)
• India
6 Nov 06
lady on cell - lady on cell
well how abt sayin "bye" the min u pick up the phone???????? hahaahahaha that wud be hilarious... i shall try that out today...the next person who calls my cell will be surprised..... but hey leave the jokes aside i never say hello or hi when i take a call... i say...."yo, wassup?"
asjhaglfkjg
@makentaush (77)
• Nicaragua
6 Nov 06
but why cant we use any other word??????
icon_001
@icon_001 (584)
• India
11 Oct 07
I think this started as a practice may be in India from England and also similar words were prpopgated in the rest of the world. This seemingly has over the years become a standard practice .
shanuri123
@shanuri123 (126)
• India
11 Oct 07
Hello is a word used to wish a person. when we see any one we wish that person first and then start talking. the same way when we hear some ones voice we wish him first and then continue. if you want you can use any other word which used to wish a person.
gvvijaybhaskar
@gvvijaybhaskar (219)
• India
6 Oct 07
intresting question i dont know exactly but it will be taken from any ancient languages
shiloh_222
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
hi... it is a norm already... we always use either "hi" or "hello"... other ways could be simply saying "good morning, good afternoon and goodevening". it is simple courtesy. courtesy goes a long mile... good day
quiethorse
@quiethorse (337)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Because you say good bye when you hang up. It wouldn't make any sense to pick up the phone and say good bye. It would be fun to try though.