Philip Hensher

How do we greet one another today?

When did you last wish anyone a 'good afternoon’ or ‘good evening’? David Crystal thinks most of us still do

Alamy 
issue 27 June 2020

  • Let’s Talk: How English Conversation Works

    David Crystal

    OUP, pp. 224, £18

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