They typically disdain the pompous and ostentatious, and they are often characterized as informal and "laid back," an impression fostered by the typical and now internationally recognized greeting among "mates" and "sheilas": G'day (Good day).
Starring in his own television commercials for ten years made him a celebrity and he could not walk down the street without someone recognizing and greeting him.
Little by little, people in Edgewater began to recognize me; I started greeting them on the street.
By the time I finally nailed our route she recognized my voice, greeting me by name when I called.
An inmate in another cell called out, "Wassup?" Smothers didn't recognize him, so he ignored the greeting.
It begins with eye contact and a greeting he hopes customers will recognize as sincere.
Our scarves, and subsequent greetings of peace, helped us to recognize one another as having similar values.
I have to pinch myself, she says, hobbling in her different shoes, greeting shop assistants and adoring customers who recognize her from years of TV appearances.
"I called out his name and the traditional Bosnian greeting, 'God help us.' " He did not recognize her after her year of hardship.
Inspired by the traditional Thai greeting, I found myself taking the time to bow to and recognize the presence of other beings.
Social emotional development includes listening, speaking, complimenting, helping, asking for help, persuading others, defining and expressing feelings, asking for permission, sharing, defending rights, decision-making, greeting, thanking, recognizing problems and finding their solutions, and initiating and maintaining positive social relationships (Csoti 2009).
