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Hey. Say it to me.

Hey. Say it with me.

Hey. Feels good to say it and to hear it, doesn’t it?

Of all the words that took on new meanings when I moved south all those years ago, none felt more natural than “Hey” as a sweet-tea synonym for “Hi.” Who knew that, in addition to surprise, exultation, interrogation and agitation, with the right inflection, it could be an informal expression of greeting?

You knew, that’s who. Thank you.