Conversation C

Ben: Hi, Sally!

Sally: Hello, Ben!

Ben: Oh, yes, that’s right! You British people say “Hello”, not “Hi”. I forgot that.

Sally: In fact, lots of British people say “Hi” these days. It’s all the American TV we watch. I don’t think people in America say “Hello” much, do they?

Ben: No, most people just say “Hi”, as “Hello” doesn’t sound very cool.

Sally: Well, let’s be British and say “Hello” to each other for a change.

Ben: OK, Sally!

Sally: Oh look, here comes Mike. He’s from Australia. I wonder whether he says “Hello” or “Hi”.

Ben: Hi, Mike!

Sally: Hello, Mike!

Mike: G’day, you two!

Sally: Oh no! He speaks Australian English!