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What are some slang ways of saying hello in England?

Here are some slang ways of saying hello in England, ranging from casual to more regional:

Casual:

* Alright? (Very common, can be used as both a greeting and a question about someone's well-being)

* How's it going? (Another very common greeting, particularly amongst younger people)

* What's up? (Borrowed from American slang, becoming increasingly popular)

* Hiya! (Short for "How do you do?")

* Right then! (More informal and friendly, often used with a slight upward inflection)

More regional:

* Alright, mate? (Common in London and the South East, "mate" is a friendly term for a man)

* Alright, love? (Also common in London and the South East, "love" is a friendly term for a woman or anyone)

* How do you do? (More formal, often used ironically or humorously)

* Cheers! (Often used as a general greeting, but can also mean "thank you")

* Morning! (Common greeting in the morning)

* Afternoon! (Common greeting in the afternoon)

* Good evening! (Common greeting in the evening)

Remember:

* Context matters! The appropriate greeting depends on the situation, the person you're talking to, and your level of familiarity.

* Regional variations! Slang varies greatly depending on the region of England.

Enjoy using these greetings and see how they are received!

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