The Oxford English Dictionary traces possible origins to Old High German “halâ,” a cry used to hail a ferryman, and to “halloo,” a hunting call urging hounds forward ...

The humble greeting 'hello' has a rich history, first appearing in print in 1826 and evolving from ancient cries. Thomas ...

In most English-speaking countries, hello still remains the most straightforward and widely understood way to greet someone or start a conversation.

Have you ever wondered why "Hello" is the universal word we say when we answer the phone? Though it feels so natural to our daily communication today, the story of "Hello" is, surprisingly, very new ...

Knowing how to greet someone when visiting another country can help you avoid an awkward encounter. From bowing in Japan to kissing on the cheek three times in the Ukraine, here is how you say hello ...

You hear it every day, you use it on the phone. It’s so common you barely even notice it anymore. Our omnipresent greeting "hello" has become so ubiquitous that it's almost boring. But what if we were ...

While there certainly exist words that began their linguistic lives as people's names, hello does not belong in that category. This sorry tale about the surname of Alexander Graham Bell's girlfriend ...