I've heard it explained that "hey" used to be more of an urgent way to get someone's attention, rather than a casual "hello" like it is now, so it sounded rude to some older folks.
this post was submitted on 27 Nov 2023
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None of what we speak today is "proper English." Languages are constantly evolving.
..or it makes you bad at communicating, which is the entire purpose of your comment, and language in general.
Maybe you shouldn't ride on such high linguistic horses?
I am foreign. Never set foot in an English speaking country.
You aren't foreign, you would be if you were to visit them :p
Wow, it must suck being such a ass to everyone all the time. Can’t imagine how people who have to deal with you routinely can manage.