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  1. What is commonly used to respond "howdy howdy" greetings?

    When people greet us by 'howdy howdy', what is the best reply to it? Is it also used in British English?

  2. What is the correct way to respond to 'Howdy'? : r/texas - Reddit

    "Howdy" might be short for 'How do you do', but it's simply a greeting, not a question. So please don't reply to a "Howdy" with "I'm doing alright". However, if someone is just walking past you …

  3. idioms - "Boy howdy!" Where did this expression come from, who …

    Feb 20, 2023 · I recently became aware of "Boy howdy!" and figured it was some kind of rural expression of enthusiasm, but I want a bit more clarity. My first encounter was in a …

  4. how to reply to Howdy - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 18, 2012 · Howdy! can be replied to with just a nod and a smile. It simply means " Hi! " in Texan - not " How are you doing? ". Or you might reply, " Hey Y'all Doon? " if you want to …

  5. How is the word "Howdy" used? : r/AskAnAmerican - Reddit

    Jan 22, 2018 · Howdy is an informal greeting among some Americans from certain southern or western regions of the country. It's sort of a contraction from "How do you do?"

  6. Do people in Texas still say “Howdy” ? : r/AskAnAmerican - Reddit

    Howdy is my standard greeting. It doesn’t sound that weird as long as you’re not trying to sound like a cowboy. Reply reply nogueydude • Reply reply Veazel8642 • Reply reply More …

  7. Do Texans use the word "howdy" unironically? : r/AskAnAmerican

    It's regional within Texas. When I lived in Houston, "howdy" was either ironic or playing up a cowboyish persona. Now that I live in College Station (~70 miles NW of Houston) "howdy" is a …

  8. Is there a linux equivalent to Windows Hello? : r/linuxquestions

    Apr 2, 2023 · And I'm not talking about the face recognition feature, but about the ability to use it as a virtual FIDO2 key (to login ON WEBSITES via webauthn for example) I really like this …

  9. How did Americans greet each other before "Hi"?

    Sep 10, 2011 · How do ye / How do you do / Howdy? From the etymology.com page on howdy: howdy 1840, first recorded in Southern U.S. dialect, contraction of how do you do (1630s), …

  10. TAMUAdmissions - Reddit

    Howdy! This sub is dedicated to A&M undergraduate and graduate admissions. Share information, ask questions, and post news. Please read our rules and guidelines before …