how to respond to “howdy”?
how to respond to “howdy”?
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Howdy is commonly used among friends and acquaintances, and in many cases it will not sound too formal. It is also used in the context of a greeting, or when someone wishes you well. There are a couple of variations of this word that are used by some people.
In response you can say, “Howdy,” or you can say, “Hello.” Howdy is generally a friendly greeting, and it’s not considered very formal. You can respond with Howdy, and then the person will know that you’re comfortable with the informal tone. There are some people who will use the term “hay” instead of “Howdy,” and you might hear this as well. This means, “hello.