By definition, you only ever get one first impression. And in some cases the future you have in mind may depend on it. It's annoying, therefore, that making the right one isn't always straightforward. Any number of things could let you down: your appearance, how you present yourself, what you do, what you say… Read more »
I'm not sure she understands the complexities of such a word, or its connotations in certain contexts. Quite aside from its origins in the early nineteenth century and subsequent widespread adoption as a result of the rise of the telephone, it is far more than a simple greeting. A poorly considered "hello", u… Read more »