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In the early days of the telephone, there was some debate about the proper way to start and terminate a discussion. Many were fond of starting a discussion wit
by andyl 14y ago
In the early days of the telephone, there was some debate about the proper way to start and terminate a discussion.
Many were fond of starting a discussion with 'ahoy', ending with 'that is all'. Alas, 'hello' and 'goodbye' won the competition.
That is all.
- kamkazemoose 14y agoFun fact of the day, in the Simpsons Mr. Burns always answers the phone 'Ahoy-hoy,' which was Alexander Graham Bell's preferred greeting.
- jamesjporter 14y agoNow that I know this I am _very_ angry that 'ahoy' and 'that is all' didn't carry the day.
- thenonsequitur 13y agoNever mind what carried the day -- I'm adopting this protocol starting now, convention be damned!