Gen Z Rewrites the Hello: A New Era of Phone Etiquette

A New York Times Style piece examines Gen Z’s evolving approach to phone greetings, where many young people skip the traditional 'Hello' in favor of casual, playful openings (for example, saying 'Bello' in Minionese) while older generations still default to a simple 'Hi'—reflecting broader shifts in communication and social etiquette.