Which Country Says “Oi” as Hi: Unpacking the Ubiquitous Australian Greeting
The Unexpected Origin of “Oi” as a Greeting It was a sweltering afternoon in Sydney, the kind where the pavement seems to shimmer with heat. I’d just landed, feeling that familiar mix of jet lag and exhilaration, and was trying to navigate the bustling train station. Clutching my map, I approached a fellow traveler, a…