Hello!

In the English language, the word 'hello' is an amazingly powerful word. All you have to do is walk up to literally anyone and say 'hello' to provoke so many varied reactions. In some cases the reactions would be great and result in friendship, but some violent ones which result in insults.

To say the word 'hello' could either mean that you wish to talk to someone, or that you are ready to listen to what people have to say and it is often the gate way to extended phrases. For example: 'What is your name' or 'How are you' - if spoken to a stranger is never as warm or friendly as if preceded by 'Hello'.

People are often worried about approaching people they do not know because they don't know what to say. But really - all you have to do is start with 'hello' and the rest just follows from there. If conversation comes easily, then the person is a good person to talk to - if not, then it might be more effort than it's worth.

Aside from strangers, it is the easiest way to answer a phone when we do not know who is on the other side. It is the testing sound for a microphone over a Skype conversation, or for a roadie at a gig. It is such a word that can mean both everything and nothing.

So, as each day goes by, try to say hello at least once. Otherwise you could be missing out on many happy social occasions or budding friendships. Simply with the magic word 'hello'.