As they say "hello" in 12 different countries

When dialing a phone number in our country, you can expect to hear anything in the handset: from the usual and accepted “hello” to the humorous “complain” or outdated “by phone”. And what do they say in other countries of the world when answering a call? We have found the answer to this question.

Italy

So the Italians answer. Translated means "ready."

Germany

It is customary to introduce oneself to an interlocutor by name. For example, the way the heroine of one of the films, Cora Hubsh, did it.

Japan

This cute option is the abbreviated Mosimasu-Mosimasu, which means say-say.

Greece

It translates as "please." Most Greeks answer the call that way.

China

The Chinese use a short word that translates as "say."

Korea

A funny exclamation is an abbreviation for "yogi seee", which means "look here."

Israel

The famous greeting word translates as "peace."

Spain

Along with diga / digame (“speak” / “speak”), the Spaniards actively use the simple sí (“yes”).

Serbia and Montenegro

It translates as “please” / “please”, although it sounds like an attempt to persuade the interlocutor to do something in the first second of the conversation.

Mexico

The word translated means "good." And the habit of using it started from the time of constant interruptions in communication.

Turkey

This greeting is translated as "sir, lord" and is used as a polite address in a conversation. Often found along with the usual "hello."

India

This word is so ancient that it is difficult to say whether it happened on behalf of the demigod Rama or existed before it. Indians use this greeting very often because they believe that it protects against negative energy.