Hi! Meaning: (Expression) 'Hi' is a term used almost anywhere in the world. It is
A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new. It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven't seen for a long time, that you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally enough.
Hugs, kisses and high fives
Hugging, kissing and high-fiving are definitely more informal greetings in the UK and not something you would normally do when meeting someone for the first time. These types of greetings are usually for friends, family and small children.
Leaning your elbows on the table whilst you are eating is also considered rude. Slurping or making other such loud noises whilst eating is completely frowned upon. As with yawning or coughing it is also considered very rude to chew open-mouthed or talk when there is still food in your mouth.
Starter slang
'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England. 'What about ye?' is popular in Northern Ireland and is another way of saying 'How are you?' 'Howay' is popular in the north east of England and means 'let's go' or 'come on'.
'Innit? ' is a contraction of the tag question 'Isn't it? ' and people use it to prompt a response from the listener. So if someone says 'Nice weather, innit?
The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”.
While some Australian speakers would pronounce “no” as a diphthong, starting on “oh” as in dog and ending on “oo” as in put, others begin with an unstressed “a” (the sound at the end of the word “sofa”), then move to the “oh” and then “oo”.
I don't care is often rude in British English. We'd say 'I don't mind'.
Innit your birthday today? (UK, Australia slang, as a tag question) Contraction of isn't it. That's what I said, innit? (UK, Australia slang) Used as a replacement for any negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, and verb.
Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".
'Mate' is commonly used in Australia. You'll hear 'g'day mate' between friends and 'hey, mate' to a (male) stranger if you want to catch his attention.
Early European settlers to Australia — many of whom were convicts — were from all over Great Britain and Ireland, and their speech patterns blended to form the new Australian accent.
Fella. Bloke. Dude.
Ay can be used to ask questions “What do you think of that, ay?” Confirm agreement “Totally agree, ay.” Even symbolize confusion “I'm not sure, ay.” They love it, ay.