12 Countries in Which “Hello” Just Seemed Too Simple
“Hello!“ ”I’m listening.” “Here!” There are so many things you can hear over the phone!
We at FunnyModo got interested in how people answer phone calls in different countries, and we’ve found some really peculiar versions.
Italy
That’s how Italians reply. Translated, it means “ready.”
Germany
Here the most common greeting is to say your name. That’s exactly what the heroine of Mondscheintarif, Cora Hübsch, did.
Japan
This cute phrase is a short version of “moshimasu-moshimasu,“ which means ”I speak, I speak.”
Greece
This is translated as “please.” Most Greeks answer the phone like this.
China
The Chinese use a short word that means “speak.”
Korea
A funny little expression that means “look here.”
Israel
The famous greeting is translated as “peace.”
Spain
Along with “diga/digame“ (”speak“ singular or plural), the Spanish often use the plain old “sí” (”yes”).
Serbia and Montenegro
This one’s translated as “please.”
Mexico
The word means “well,” and the habit of using it came from the time of constant bad connections.
Turkey
This greeting is polite when you answer the phone, but in other circumstances it means “my lord“ or ”my sire.”
India
This word is so ancient you can’t say exactly where it came from. Hindus use this greeting often because it’s believed to protect them from negative energies.
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