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Some distinctive sound to get their attention in a crowded, noisy area? We do, and I have no idea how it started. "Hey" doesn't work. Everybody says "Hey". "Yo" is pretty common too.
We use "Ebb" (as in ebb tide) in a fairly high-pitched tone. EHBBB
This combination of a vowel and consonant, spoken loudly, usually cuts through the chatter and noise of a grocery store, cocktail party, whatever.
On reflection, it may have started when Miz t. called out to me in an airport. HONEY!!! Four guys stopped and turned around. :rofl:
Of course when you shout EHBB in a crowded area many look at you, but the ones in my family always look. It's our family 'yell'. :-)
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