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French-only greetings drop in Montreal as 'bonjour, hi' gains popularity
CTV Montreal
4/22/2024
TL;DR
In Montreal, the use of French-only greetings is dropping as 'Bonjour/Hi' gains popularity. A recent survey showed that 66% of Montrealers support the use of 'Bonjour/Hi' as a greeting, compared to 61% in 2017. The phrase 'Bonjour/Hi' has become a symbol of linguistic harmony in the city and reflects its bilingual culture.
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