Hello is too uptight, Hi is too boring, and Hey is too American. What about “Ahoy Sexy”?

Did you see Frances’ and Sophie’s reactions? Don’t startle and embarrass your friend. (Please get used to all the Greta Gerwig-related jokes starting from right now.)

Here are two more options:

oy!

yo!

If you are a New Yorker, you’ve probably seen these two mustard letters way too many times, but have you thought about they might be sneakily changing your persona. When you burst out “oy” or “yo” next time, don’t cover your mouth and appear to be so surprised. You have successfully diversified your vocabularies and are en route to become a pro conversation starter.

Also, OY/YO has traveled all the way from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side – have you?

Cherrie