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How did you say hello in Elizabethan times?

In Elizabethan times, people didn't say "hello" as we do today. Here are some common greetings:

Formal greetings:

* Good morrow: This was the most common greeting in the morning.

* Good even: This was used in the evening.

* God save you: A respectful greeting, often used to someone of higher social standing.

* Your servant: A polite way to address someone, often used by servants to their masters.

* I am your humble servant: Another polite way to address someone.

Informal greetings:

* How do you do?: A friendly way to inquire about someone's well-being.

* Good day/evening: A general greeting used throughout the day.

* Welcome: A friendly greeting to someone arriving.

* God speed you: A farewell greeting, wishing someone good fortune on their journey.

Other possibilities:

* People would also use specific greetings depending on the situation, like "Welcome home" or "I am pleased to see you".

* They might use titles like "Sir", "Madam", or "Mistress" before the name, depending on the person's social status.

* You might see phrases like "Good your worship" or "Your grace" addressed to someone of high rank.

Remember, the specific greeting used would depend on the context, the social status of the people involved, and the time of day.

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