why is it almost human nature to answer the phone like a question.."hello?" ???
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2007-12-23 15:04:22 · 36 answers · asked by ♥Doll 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I always say This is me! is that you?
2007-12-23 15:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by Whoooa Mule 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it used to be "Hello, who is it?" as a socially acceptable way to answer the phone. Now it's just "Hello?" either because we've become so lazy as a people, because we assume they know what we meant, or because in our fast paced world of technology we just don't have time for pleasantries anymore.
Like how "How are you?" is not really a question anymore, sometimes it's even a greeting instead of going through the whole small talk bit.
Hehe.
2007-12-23 15:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm,,what would your suggestion be? Billy Crystal once said to never say the expected. So, although this seems like a silly question,..it's not!! Maybe because we have become a nation of robots,and no longer have the ability to be original.
The real reason i felt compelled to answer your question is do to your cute little hugs and kisses ~ xoxoxoxox ~ and your picture,,,~ smile ~ do me a favor..email me a copy..this one ~ your avator ~ is to small to see ~ as is mine ~ ...tiz Christmas after all, right? Easy enough gift!! ~ xoxoxxoxox ~
2007-12-23 15:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jaden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does seem rather inquisitive, doesn't it. It is usually when you don't know who is on the other end. Kind of like Hello (who is it?). Do you also finish with a tentative "mmmm bye?"
2007-12-23 15:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you probably grew up hearing your parents, friends, or other people answer the phone saying, "Hello?".
2007-12-23 15:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by jdzoschke2@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Dolly, I answer, " What"!
I know they want something so I get right to the point and ask what it is.
2007-12-23 15:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Soldier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you answered it goodbye people would get confused.
Well if you think about it, you don't know who is on the other end so your asking them to essentially identify themselves.
2007-12-23 15:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by StevieRayVaughan 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I dunno. Maybe we just want to make sure we heard the phone ring after all... hehe. So we have a questioning tone, so we can always be like, " Hmm, nobody there? I KNEW it wasn't really ringing! That's why I was all suspicious and questioning..."
2007-12-23 15:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by Maggie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello is a greeting..when som1 calls greet him/her...And hello is also like asking what u need..
2007-12-23 15:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the dictionary says - a word used as a greeting, to attract attention, or to express surprise.
i guess you do what its meaning is.
go figure.
2007-12-23 15:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by heartlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O goodness,thats a good queston..lol
2007-12-23 15:50:04 · answer #11 · answered by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ฬเlคאค ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋