It seems these days everyone that I run into: customer service, people in college, administration grunt "UH-HUH" when I say "bye" or "have a nice day" or even "hello".
This happened 3 times today and it happens frequently when I am out or at work. Strangers and people that know me do this to me. What does this mean?
This seems SO RUDE to me when you say goodbye or hello to someone and they say "uh-huh". because if someone said "bye" to me, I would say "bye" back.
2006-08-11 09:29:20 · 10 answers · asked by TiredofIdiots 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
it is rude; there sure are some ignorant people out there. This uh-huh phenomenon also extends to "thank you"-for example, when I buy a cup of coffee and the person brings it to me, I say thank you and get "uh-huh" back. The proper response used to be you are welcome.....oh well, just another indication that american culture is well on its way down the crapper.
2006-08-11 09:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by dr schmitty 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you went away from home for college, maybe that is how the people there respond to everyone. This includes there family members. Think of it this way, you grew up where saying "hello" or "how are you" as proper etiquette. Well, they grew up to everyone saying "UH-HUH". Or maybe it's a modern way of saying ditto (think Ghost). Just remember if you think it's rude don't reply to anyone like that. You maybe doing it without realizing.
2006-08-11 10:23:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People tend to get down on themselves and get pissed off for no reason. Its sad but it happens. Just stay positive and do what you think is right in this world. Good luck.
2006-08-11 09:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sagely 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it just means their too lazy to say hi or bye, or it could be that they are intimidated by friendly people
2006-08-12 03:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Rambo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is rude...but, there's nothing you can do about it. Just keep being your pleasant self and don't let rude people get you down.
2006-08-11 09:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by TigerLilly 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they are just agreeing with you...i work with lots of customer and you can get tried its just easier i guess...
2006-08-11 09:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by TITO - 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah. its ike they dont even care. it seems they arent paying much attenition.
2006-08-11 09:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by savvy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
those people are rude
ignore them, be mean to them
2006-08-11 09:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by Rock 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cause they have no manners.
2006-08-11 09:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by DipperJapan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
uh-huh!
2006-08-11 09:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by ASKHOLE 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋